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The CCRC Area Nurse provides clinical leadership, oversight, and operational support to multiple Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Should ensure compliance with state/federal regulations ...

Area Nurse - CCRCs

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K/yr

The CCRC Area Nurse provides clinical leadership, oversight, and operational support to multiple Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Should ensure compliance with state/federal regulations ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for area nurse in the United States is $38.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Area Nurse?

An Area Nurse is a registered nurse who oversees healthcare services and nursing staff within a specific geographic region, such as a district or group of facilities. Their role often includes supervising clinical practices, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, providing training and support to other nurses, and coordinating care delivery across multiple sites. Area Nurses may work for healthcare organizations, government agencies, or community health services, and they play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of patient care. They often act as a liaison between management and clinical staff, addressing concerns and implementing best practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Area Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Area Nurse, you need a solid clinical background, a current nursing license, and experience in community or public health nursing. Familiarity with mobile health technologies, electronic health records, and community outreach systems is often required. Strong organizational skills, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication help build trust and coordinate care across diverse populations. These competencies are crucial for delivering quality healthcare services and managing health programs efficiently across multiple locations.

What are the typical challenges faced by an Area Nurse when managing multiple healthcare sites?

Area Nurses often oversee several clinics or healthcare facilities within a region, which can present challenges such as balancing administrative duties with hands-on patient care, ensuring consistency in clinical standards, and effectively communicating across different teams. Time management and adaptability are crucial, as priorities can shift quickly based on site needs or staffing changes. Building strong relationships with local staff and regularly visiting each site can help Area Nurses address issues proactively and maintain high-quality patient care.
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Infographic showing various Area Nurse job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 26% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

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RN - Area Nurse

Brookdale Sr Living seeking RN - Area Nurse to support our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities in Lubbock, Amarillo, Odessa & Midland, Texas. If

At Brookdale, you'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

The Area Nurse Manager qualifies of our Full Time Benefits package:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Associate assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral program
  • Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
  • Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Company provided life insurance
  • Adoption benefit
  • Disability (short and long term)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Optional life and dependent life insurance
  • Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Supports the District Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) in managing the healthcare operations of the communities in an assigned district. Helps ensure residents' healthcare needs are met in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as Brookdale standards. Travels within the district as assigned to support management vacancy, training, auditing and any other area identified to ensure clinical excellence and meet state requirements.

  1. Travels throughout the district weekly to communities as assigned by the DDCS.
  2. Fills the role of HWD in assigned communities when an HWD is on leave, extended vacation or the position is vacant.
  3. Provides clinical support and guidance for communities with regulatory deficiencies.
  4. Audits community clinical compliance and partners with other leaders to design and implement action plans as needed.
  5. Provides root cause analysis and hands on support to ensure clinical outcome are meeting standards and key areas are current, which may include: service plans, orders, PCC compliance, MAR clarification, weights, skins, etc. Ensures compliance post-cleanup as needed.
  6. Supports clinical initiatives and roll-outs by leading training for the district and/or individual communities as assigned by DDCS.
  7. In some states coordinates and signs resident assessments. This may include completing comprehensive assessments including personal interview with the resident and other if the resident due to any impairment needs assist with history, etc.
  8. Facilitates RN Delegations for medications and care per state regulations.
  9. Participates in a variety of meetings with the division, district and individual communities.
  10. Provides training, coaching and guidance to clinical leaders and front line staff.
  11. Participates in clinical training and audits compliance; including facilitating Med Tech/QMAP/Med. Aide training and competency evaluations.
  12. May assist DDCS in clinical Quality Assurance (QA) site visits.
  13. Provides insight to DDCS on overall assessment of community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). May be asked to provide regular reports.
  14. Provides support in clinical investigations and may participate in disciplinary actions.
  15. Supports DDCS with special projects as assigned.
  16. Provide district clinical support when DDCS is unavailable which may include responding to questions, support move in/out discussions etc.
  17. Ensures proper and timely documentation in accordance with Brookdale policies and procedures and federal and state requirements.
  18. Maintains a working knowledge of and adheres to company policies, procedures and Clinical Systems.
  19. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge in accordance with state nursing regulations.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Education and Experience: Associate's degree in nursing, health education or related field or Diploma RN. Two or more years of direct nursing experience with older adults.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements: Current nurse (RN) license, issued by appropriate state licensing agency. Must have a valid driver's license and access to a private vehicle for business use.

Management/Decision Making: Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these. If serving in single community, may directly supervise associates who are certified or trained to pass medications.

Knowledge and Skills: Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Basic typing skills along with a working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software are required, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of company. Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Sitting
  • Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Climb or balance
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear
  • Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
  • Vision
  • Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
  • Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
  • On-Call on an as needed basis
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
  • Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
  • Exposure to latex
  • Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
  • Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
  • Requires Travel: Frequently

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Job Info:

  • Job Identification 25023673
  • Job Category Healthcare
  • Posting Date 06/04/2026, 06:11 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 5301 66th St, Lubbock, TX, 79424, US 3939 E 52nd St, Odessa, TX, 79762, US (On-site)
  • Hiring Range Minimum and Maximum Per Period $87,390 - $111,330 / year