Registered Nurse

Responsible For

• Develops and implements the highest standards for assisted living services.
• Works directly with the residents to evaluate needs and services.
• Conducts and/or assists with electronic evaluation of incoming residents, and with periodic re-evaluation.
• Helps residents with orientation to and adjustment to the community.
• Provides direct care to residents as needed.
• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents resident status.
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health.
• Communicates with resident family members, physicians, and pharmacists.
• Ensures all Resident Rights and Responsibilities are protected and enforced.
• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Addresses difficult resident behaviors with dignity and respect.
• Guarantees compliance of all State Rules and Regulations of assisted living.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides team members with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities.
• Challenges and inspires team members to achieve results.
• Evaluates team members’ skills and competencies and ensures the completion of performance reviews.
• Sets clear expectations and holds team members accountable for performance.
• Oversees training and development of team members directly and indirectly managed.
• Ensures training and certification of all AL staff is completed as required by Merrill Gardens and state regulations.
• Provides coaching, direction, and leadership support to team members.
• Buils effective teams by determining adequate staffing levels, identifying and recruiting top talent.
• Prepares staffing schedules to meet all community requirements for standards of care.

Administration

• Adheres to budgetary guidelines established by Merrill Gardens.
• Collaborates with General Manager for financial stability of assisted living department.
• Provides General Manager with weekly status reports on all AL residents.
• Maintains all resident records and department documentation.
• Complies with state-mandated reporting as required.
• Audits AL services for regulatory compliance.
• Provides additional management reports as required.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure, as specified by state agency.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire where required by state.
• Completion of dementia training as required by state regulations within six months of hire date if applicable.
• 3-years’ related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in assisted living, geriatric nursing, or gerontology and dementia care.
• Experience in medication administration and hands-on personal care preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in budgeting and cost control.
• Experience in operating an electronic care system.

Pay

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Schedule

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care.
• Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday.