Nursing Technician Jobs in Birmingham, AL

About the job

Are you a self-motivated Registered Nurse (RN) healthcare professional with a passion for serving senior adults? Do you enjoy leading a compassionate team in order to deliver Gold Standard healthcare and services? Do you have a sense of job satisfaction when you are able to enhance the lives of others? The Director of Nursing (DoN) , a.k.a. Resident Care Director (RCD), will find tremendous gratification in fulling personal and professional goals, fulfilling the desire to serve and lead, while also satisfying the needs of others. The challenges you will face include leading your clinical team, collaborating and integrating with other departments, interacting with residents, residents’ family members, pharmacy, medical teams, hospice and the medical support teams. Are you up for these challenges while maintain a quality work-life balance? The Ridge at Meadowbrook is seeking a servant leader that can lead, guide and direct clinical efforts for the betterment of our community. We are looking for the embodiment of servant leadership in an RN that truly serves, empowers and uplifts others. This RN must focus on the growth, well-being and success of the clinical team and associated healthcare services. If you are seeking a vibrant and satisfying opportunity to serve as our Resident Care Director, we’d love to hear from you!

Who we are

We are a group of senior living professionals that believe in replacing the fear of aging with vibrant senior living. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional, home-like experience to every resident, and peace of mind to their loved ones. We prioritize people above all else, ensuring both our team members and residents thrive.

Purpose: We exist to create a true home where residents live with dignity, purpose, and joy, and families find peace knowing their loved ones are valued, cherished, and connected to a thriving future.

Mission: To deliver an exceptional, home-like environment to our residents through compassionate care, personalized attention, and meaningful community engagement, while building trust and confidence with families in our commitment to their loved ones.

Vision: We envision a world where the fear of aging is replaced by vibrant senior living, and the warmth of home is tangible.

Core Values: We are inspired by our core values to provide an empathetic and nurturing atmosphere in which our residents can truly feel at home:

Compassion
Accountability
Resident-centric
Integrity
Nurturing
Growth through Innovation

Job description

The Resident Care Director (RN) is the clinical leader for Assisted Living and Memory Care, responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of resident care and services. This role manages nursing staff, ensures regulatory compliance, supports assessments and care planning, and partners with the Executive Director to maintain high-quality outcomes and resident/family satisfaction.

Job expectations and responsibilities

You must lead, supervise, schedule, and develop the nursing/care team (RNs/LPNs, med techs, CNAs/PCAs) to ensure safe, timely, and compassionate care for all residents. You will oversee the resident assessment process, develop and update individualized service plans, and ensure appropriate levels of care in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will monitor clinical and functional status of residents, respond to changes in condition, and coordinate follow-up with physicians, pharmacy, home health, hospice, and other providers. You will ensure accurate medication management to include orders, administration, documentation, storage, and auditing per company policy and state regulations. You will maintain compliance with all applicable state regulations, community policies, and standards of practice related to assisted living and dementia care.

As RCD, you will participate in care conferences, quality assurance/performance improvement activities, and safety/risk management initiatives; track and act on key clinical indicators. You will provide education, coaching, and hands-on support to staff on resident care, infection control, dementia best practices, and emergency procedures. You will partner with the Executive Director on staffing plans, budgeting for the care department, and maintaining appropriate staff-to-resident ratios. Additionally, you will support community tours and family meetings by explaining care services, levels of care, and clinical capabilities in a clear, resident-friendly manner. Lastly, you will serve as a visible clinical resource and role model on the clinical floor, working side-by-side with team members as needed.

Qualifications, training and education requirements

The applicant must possess a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Alabama. You must have a minimum of 3–5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or related geriatric setting preferred. You must have previous leadership, charge nurse, unit manager, or supervisor experience. You should demonstrate solid knowledge of assisted living regulations, resident assessment and care planning, and dementia care best practices. You are required to have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with residents, families, staff, and outside providers. You must have a proven ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable with electronic health records, basic computer applications, and documentation requirements. You must also have the ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to urgent resident or staffing needs.

Where you will be located

Community name: The Ridge at Meadowbrook

Address: 700 Corporate Ridge Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242

Phone number: (659) 262-2740

Status: Full-time

Benefits: Competitive Health, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance. PTO and holiday pay.

Reports to: Executive Director

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person