RN, Assistant Nurse Manager

Select Medical · Highland Park, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Joint Venture with Select Medical Dallas, TX Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation Center Assistant Residential Nurse Manager (RN) - Registered Nurse Full time Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We have an opening for an Assistant Residential Manager (RN) for our Neuro Transitional Rehab Center. Work with a dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. The Assistant Residential Manager for our Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation Center is a key member of the leadership team and integral to the team, delivering quality rehabilitation within a home-like setting and helping individuals with brain injury and spinal cord injury return to independence and home. This is a great opportunity for RN's looking to advance their career! At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program. Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care The Assistant Residential Manager works in conjunction with the Rehab Residential Manager to ensure that patients in the Neuro Transitional Center receive the highest quality care. This position assists the Manager with operational duties, both administrative and clinical. This position also provides direct patient care and medical management coordination in accordance with the facility's policies, procedures and treatment model. Job Duties: Assists the Residential Manager with ensuring that the residential facility operates in compliance with HHSC ALF Licensure, CARF and other regulatory/accreditation organizations, including assisting with creating procedures to ensure adherence. Manages medical documentation ensuring completeness, timeliness and accuracy. Conducts weekly MAR audits, verification of medication administration records and input of orders into EHR. Addresses patient direct care and PRN medical issues to assure continued patient medical stability. Communicates with On Call and/or physicians/office nurse, as needed. Ensures communication of pertinent information including specific concerns regarding patient safety or health to the treatment team in a timely manner. Ensure residential communication books are up to date. Responsible for emergency drills, including tracking, requesting, ensuring completion and issuing feedback. Responds to emergency situations and completes required documentation Assists the Residential Manager with the oversight of clinical and regulatory compliance orientation, training, supervision, and ongoing education and competency assessments of residential dir

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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.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the DFW area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $48.76/hr ($101,421/yr). The typical range is $39.25 – $53.19/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $73,403/yr

DFW Median $101,421/yr

Experienced (90th) $129,709/yr

vs. National Median +4.0%

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