Job Description

Assisted Living Program Nurse Manager

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 supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, and clear communication with internal teams and partner agencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the nursing department, including staff scheduling, supervision, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage, and addressing complaints or concerns.
• Create, maintain, and manage duty sheets for Resident Service Associates (RSAs) for all shifts.
• Hire, evaluate, coach, and discipline Resident Service Associates providing direct resident care.
• Coordinate and facilitate Home Health Aide in-service education and training programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Village Housing Development (VHD) and certified Home Health Agencies to coordinate resident health services.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings to support comprehensive, resident-centered care planning.
• Establish and maintain workflows that promote effective communication among staff, including reporting processes and emergency call response.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and maintain ongoing communication with all members of the healthcare team.
• Monitor and coordinate resident tray service requests to ensure nutritional and service needs are met.
• Conduct screenings of prospective residents to determine eligibility for the Assisted Living Program.
• Complete, or ensure completion of, the Universal Assessment System (UAS) for Assisted Living Program residents in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Complete functional assessments for Enriched Housing residents as required by applicable regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing assisted living and enriched housing programs.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and resident dignity.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to resident care, staffing, and program operations.
• Collaborate with leadership to support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Prior experience in assisted living, long-term care, enriched housing, or a similar healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, staff management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and resident assessment processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

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