Jobs at Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) (Now Hiring) — 7 open

RN Center Manager – Adult Day

Leave the Shift Work Behind. Keep the Purpose.

Are you a Registered Nurse who loves caring for people but is ready to step away from nights, weekends, holidays, and the fast pace of acute care?

Imagine using your clinical expertise in a leadership role where you truly get to know the people you serve, mentor an incredible team, and make a lasting impact on older adults and their families.

At JABA, our Respite & Enrichment Center is more than an Adult Day Center—it's a place where older adults find purpose, connection, and compassionate care, and where caregivers gain the peace of mind they need. We're seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead our team and help shape the future of person-centered aging services.

Why Nurses Love This Role

Monday–Friday daytime schedule (no overnight shifts)

No weekends or major holidays

Build meaningful, long-term relationships with participants and families

Lead and mentor a dedicated interdisciplinary team

Use your clinical skills without the demands of bedside nursing

Influence program development and quality of care

Work for a respected nonprofit making a lasting difference in our community

What You'll Do

As the Center Manager, you'll blend your clinical expertise with compassionate leadership to oversee the daily operations of our Adult Day Center.

You'll:

• Lead a team committed to providing exceptional, person-centered care.
• Oversee participant health, safety, and overall quality of care.
• Complete nursing assessments, care planning, and clinical oversight while partnering closely with families and healthcare providers.
• Foster an engaging environment where older adults living with cognitive and physical challenges can thrive.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia Adult Day Center regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff while creating a positive, collaborative culture.
• Build relationships with physicians, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, case managers, and community partners to expand access to our services.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen programming, improve participant outcomes, and support caregivers.

You're a Great Fit If You...

• Believe healthcare should be relationship-centered, not task-centered.
• Enjoy mentoring and developing others.
• Value collaboration and teamwork.
• Have a passion for serving older adults and individuals living with dementia or other chronic health conditions.
• Want to make an impact beyond the bedside.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license strongly preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in geriatrics, dementia care, home health, hospice, rehabilitation, adult day services, or long-term care
• Strong assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following Virginia Adult Day Center Director qualifications:

• Current Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities.
• Current licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator or Assisted Living Facility Administrator through the Virginia Board of Long-Term Care Administrators.
• Individuals continuously employed in a licensed Adult Day Center prior to July 1, 2000, who meet Virginia regulatory requirements are also eligible.

Why JABA?

At JABA, we believe caring for older adults is both a privilege and a calling.

Every day, you'll help participants remain active, independent, and connected while giving caregivers the confidence that their loved one is receiving compassionate, professional care. You'll have the opportunity to lead with purpose, innovate with your team, and see the direct impact of your work—not just during a shift, but over months and years of meaningful relationships.

If you're an RN looking for a career that offers leadership, purpose, work-life balance, and the chance to truly know the people you care for, we'd love to meet you.