Job Description
Job Description
Are you a compassionate, hands-on nurse leader who thrives in a resident-centered environment? Do you love supporting seniors, growing care teams, and making a meaningful impact every day? We are seeking an exceptional Area Director of Resident Care to join our leadership team and oversee all clinical care and medication services for 2 of our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities in Smyrna, GA & Canton, GA.
This role is ideal for a nurse with strong leadership skills, excellent clinical judgment, and a passion for mentoring and developing care staff.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A warm, family-like community where residents and staff feel at home
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative work culture
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunity to shape care standards, develop staff, and directly influence the well-being of residents
- A stable company with strong values
- A chance to grow your leadership experience and impact community-wide outcomes
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage:
- Medical insurance through Reliance Standard, including 100% coverage for preventive care (adults, children, and women’s health).
- Dental insurance through Delta Dental of TN with multiple plan options—no waiting periods and 100% coverage for preventive services.
- Vision coverage through VSP with annual exams and generous frame/contact allowances.
- Income Protection & Security:
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability through UNUM.
- Life and AD&D insurance with guaranteed issue for eligible employees.
- Optional Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance available for added peace of mind.
Shift Details
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Travel required between 2 communities in Smyrna, GA & Canton, GA
- Full-time leadership role with on-call responsibilities
- Requires occasional work beyond traditional hours and flexibility during emergencies
- Fast-paced environment with frequent interaction with residents, families, and staff
- Exposure to typical community health environments, including infection control protocols
Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership
- Oversee daily resident care and medication management to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Develop, update, and communicate care plans and assessments
- Lead infection control protocols and ensure staff training compliance
- Conduct rounds, monitor resident condition changes, ensure follow-up and documentation
- Serve as liaison between residents, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers
- Participate in resident/family care conferences and Quality Assurance programs
- Manage clinical aspects of state and federal surveys
- Maintain care supply inventories and ordering
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate care staff
- Oversee scheduling and staffing levels
- Provide ongoing coaching, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions when needed
- Ensure staff maintain certifications and required training's
- Lead daily stand-up meetings and foster strong team communication
Customer Service & Community Leadership
- Model excellent customer service with residents, families, staff, and visitors
- Participate as part of the community’s leadership team
- May serve as Acting Executive Director in their absence
- Ensure resident rights are protected and concerns are addressed promptly
Minimum Qualifications
- 21+ years of age
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
- Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing license
- 1+ year of management experience in Long-Term Care
- 1–2 years minimum (3+ preferred) working with seniors or individuals with cognitive decline
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization, documentation, and time-management abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Compassionate, ethical, dependable, and committed to resident-centered care
- Proficient with computers and basic office equipment
- Ability to meet health, background check, and driver’s license requirements
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed
- Ability to lift 10–35 lbs and meet physical requirements of the role
Join Our Team
Come grow with us and make a difference every day—where your work truly matters!
Saybrook is an equal opportunity employer