Nurse Administrator

Nurse Administrator Job Description

Date: December 2025
Title: Nurse Administrator
Job Status: Full‑Time
FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Reports To: Provincial
Department: Administration

The Nurse Administrator is responsible for the overall leadership and management of administrative and nursing functions of the Health Center, including the medical, mental, and physical care of Sister patients. This role oversees the planning, organization, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Health Center policies, procedures, and programs. The Nurse Administrator serves as a professional leader to staff and as an educator and advocate for patients, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, compassionate care in alignment with the organization’s mission and philosophy.

• Provides overall direction and supervision of Health Center operations in accordance with established administrative policies and procedures. Supervises all Health Center staff.
• Collaborates with PACE and Hospice managed care administration to coordinate physical and medical care for Sisters enrolled in these programs. Communicates all changes in health status in a timely manner.
• Develops goals and objectives for the Health Center consistent with the organization’s Mission Statement and philosophy.
• Responds to requests from the Nurse Manager and nursing staff for assistance in assessing, evaluating, and supporting residents.
• Ensures that each patient receives appropriate assistance with activities of daily living.
• Provides direct support to nursing units as needed and remains available to assess, counsel, and advise Sisters regarding physical, mental, and emotional concerns.
• Responds to healthcare needs of Sisters who are not residents of the Health Center.
• Establishes standards of care and defines shift responsibilities.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and annually reviews nursing policies, procedures, and job descriptions in accordance with accepted professional standards.
• Identifies educational needs in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources Administrator. Presents or arranges educational programs for residents and staff as appropriate.
• Ensures the availability of emergency, fire, and safety procedures and training. Develops and oversees Health Center fire drill scenarios.
• Conducts supervisory rounds at least quarterly on all shifts, including weekends, to evaluate nursing staff performance. Reviews patient charts, Medication Administration Records (MARs), and report sheets to ensure quality of care.
• Participates in an on‑call rotation with the Nurse Manager to address emergencies and provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff.
• Meets formally with Health Center support staff at least monthly. (ex. Pastoral care, activities and minister of community life)
• Schedule regular community meetings with resident sisters.
• Coordinate staff meetings.
• Collaborates with the Council Liaison on current and future planning, including review of health conditions and treatment plans for Sisters. Meets monthly with the Council Liaison.
• Oversees hiring, performance evaluations, documentation, and employment actions. Works with the Nurse Manager to ensure consistent evaluation and discipline practices in accordance with personnel policies.
• Prepares weekly staffing schedules for the Health Center, monitors staffing utilization, and adjusts as necessary.
• Completes payroll on a regular basis and analyzes payroll data for budgetary impact.
• Oversees and supports the bookkeeper in preparation of the annual budget. Reviews year‑to‑date budget reports on a monthly basis.
• Prepares and submits capital needs requests for the Health Center to the provincial budget committee.
• Evaluates equipment and supply needs, determines cost‑effective procurement methods, and establishes policies to ensure adequate availability.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain current knowledge of nursing administration and geriatric nursing practice.
• Establishes and maintains written policies and procedures to ensure the safe, effective use, distribution, control, and…