Senior Living Registered Nurse (Memory Care)

About the role

Merrill Gardens at Sherwood is a Montessori-Inspired Memory Care Community supporting individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. We're seeking a compassionate Nurse to provide respectful, personalized care that promotes dignity and independence through meaningful, hands-on engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service to Residents and Team Members by achieving the standards outlined in the MG CARES program.
• Support and promote the philosophy, goals, objectives, and programs of the community and Merrill Gardens.
• Mentor the caregiving Team Members in areas of resident services.
• Maintain an attitude of respect and confidentiality at all times towards residents, Team Members, and visitors.
• Assist with creating and maintaining a calm environment and an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the community.
• Assist with providing management reports as requested.
• Attend and provide in-service training as directed.
• Work within the parameters established by Merrill Gardens for resident care as described in the policy and procedures of the community and by state regulations.
• Provide medication services to residents as allowed by state regulations and outlined in each resident's service plan.
• Evaluate residents' needs and abilities as outlined in each resident's service plan.
• Document the results of services provided and evaluations of the residents' needs and abilities per state requirements and community procedures.
• Communicate with families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals as directed and appropriate.
• Provide direct care to residents according to their identified service needs within Merrill Gardens' policies and state requirements.
• Be available by phone always while on duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the community's state.
• 1-year experience in nursing (preferably geriatric care) minimum.

Physical Requirements

• This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care.
• Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Full-time employees:

• 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.

Part-time employees:

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit - access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement.