Job Description

Nurse Manager

Department: Assisted Living

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Position Summary

The Assisted Living Program Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall clinical and operational management of the assisted living nursing department. This role ensures high-quality, resident-centered care through effective staff leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, and strong communication across care teams and partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day nursing department operations, including staffing coverage, scheduling, supervision, and follow-up on complaints or concerns
• Create, maintain, and manage duty sheets for Resident Service Associates (RSAs) across all shifts
• Hire, train, evaluate, coach, and discipline RSAs providing direct resident care
• Coordinate and facilitate Home Health Aide in-service education and training programs
• Serve as the primary liaison with certified Home Health Agencies to coordinate resident health services
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings to support resident-centered care planning
• Establish workflows that promote effective communication, reporting, and emergency response
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and maintain consistent communication with healthcare team members
• Monitor and coordinate resident tray service requests to ensure nutritional and service needs are met
• Conduct screenings of prospective residents to determine program eligibility
• Complete or oversee completion of Universal Assessment System (UAS) documentation per regulatory requirements
• Perform functional assessments for Enriched Housing residents as required

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to assisted living and enriched housing
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and resident dignity
• Maintain accurate documentation related to resident care and staffing
• Partner with leadership on continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Experience in assisted living, enriched housing, long-term care, or community-based health services
• Proven leadership and staff management experience
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, resident assessments, and care planning
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a nurse manager role within assisted living or housing-based healthcare settings

Selling Points

• Immediate hiring need with an early January start date
• Stable weekday schedule (no nights or weekends)
• Opportunity to lead and shape clinical operations during a key transition period

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