Nurse Director

Atria Senior Living · Grapevine, TX Full Time
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Job Description

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes. Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including: Paid holidays and PTO Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification. Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities) *Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now! Supervise, develop, and schedule the resident services staff according to Atria’s policies, procedures and standards. Establish and maintain a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines. Perform assessments and reassessments to determine resident needs and establish appropriate service plans. Operate the Resident Services Department within budget and according to Atria’s policies, procedures and standards. Complete daily Quality Enhancement reviews to ascertain if the department is meeting state regulations and atria policies. Act as a contact for issues related to resident care within the community. Ensure adherence to company policy and State Health and Safety Codes, and federal regulations for assisted living communities. Schedule and supervise staff; available to cover staffing when needed. Administer medications as allowed per state specific guidelines when required. Provide activities of daily living assistance to the residents as needed. Provide training and orientation to new assisted living staff members and ongoing training to current staff members. Communicate to residents, families, department heads, resident services staff, and Executive Director in an effective and respectful manner as needed. Support hospitality, leasing, and sales processes with promotion of a positive image of Atria. (Clinical Related Matters) – Partner with the Life Guidance Director in maintaining active community and professional ties with clinical and non-clinical contacts. (Clinical Related Matters) – Partner with the Life Guidance Director in acting as a contact for issues related to resident care within the community. Partner with and otherwise assist the Life Guidance Director in supervising, developing, and scheduling the staff according to Atria’s policies, procedures and standards. Partner with and otherwise assist the Life Guidance Director in establishing and maintaining a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines. Partner with the Life Guidance Director in providing training and orientation to new assisted living staff members and ongoing training to current staff members. Deliver and attend required training for self and employee partners. Maintain positive relations with residents’ families and physicians. Maintain active comm

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.

What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the DFW market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.

Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $58.48/hr ($121,638/yr). The typical range is $44.34 – $75.25/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $65,520/yr
DFW Median $121,638/yr
Experienced (90th) $204,838/yr
vs. National Median -1.8%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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