Lead RN

Polaris Healthcare; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Job summary

Polaris Healthcare is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse to oversee clinical operations within the Assisted Living Program (ALP) and Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA). The role emphasizes resident care, documentation, and regulatory compliance, with staff oversight and DOH standards adherence.

The Lead RN will conduct assessments, develop care plans, supervise nursing and aide staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Experience in assisted living, home care, long-term care, or related clinical settings.
• Strong knowledge of resident assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations and resident care for ALP/LHCSA.
• Lead Start of Care, UAS assessments, care plans and recertifications.
• Address urgent and emergent resident needs and coordinate services.
• Perform chart audits and ensure documentation accuracy in systems.
• Provide staff education and supervise aides and care delivery.

Skills

RN license in good standing

Experience in assisted living / home/–

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Electronic health records proficiency

Leadership and staff oversight

Tools

EHR systems (HCM/CompuCare)

Job description

Lead Registered Nurse

Assisted Living Program (ALP) / LHCSA

Position Overview

The Lead RN is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, resident assessments, regulatory compliance, and nursing coordination within the Assisted Living Program (ALP) and Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA). This role ensures high-quality resident care, accurate documentation, staff oversight, and compliance with Department of Health (DOH) and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight & Resident Care

• Conduct in-person nursing assessments for new admissions, recertifications, significant change evaluations, and post-hospitalization returns

• Complete Start of Care, UAS assessments, reassessments, and care plan development

• Address urgent and emergent resident clinical needs and coordinate services as needed

• Complete fall risk, nutritional assessments, and ongoing chart audits

• Participate in DOH surveys, audits, and performance improvement initiatives

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in HCM, CompuCare, and state systems

• Upload and manage required resident documentation, certifications, and plans of care

• Ensure compliance with ALP/LHCSA regulations, policies, and assessment timelines

• Conduct quarterly chart audits and annual chart thinning

Staff Oversight & Education

• Orient aides to residents and individualized Plans of Care

• Conduct aide supervisions, skills competencies, and annual compliance requirements

• Provide clinical education and re-education to caregiving staff as needed

• Review and sign off on duty sheets and care delivery

Coordination & Communication

• Attend required nursing meetings (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly as applicable)

• Submit weekly Lead RN reports to leadership

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, case managers, providers, and leadership

• Manage HealtheConnections access, consents, and medical record retrieval

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

• Experience in assisted living, home care, long-term care, or related clinical settings

• Strong knowledge of resident assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance

• Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation systems

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Experience

• ALP and/or LHCSA experience

• Familiarity with UAS assessments, HCM, CompuCare, and DOH requirements

• Experience supervising and educating nursing and aide staff

Work Schedule

• Full-time

• Mix of in-person assessments, administrative work, and meetings

Why Join Us

• Leadership-focused nursing role

• Meaningful impact on resident care and clinical quality

• Collaborative clinical environment

• Opportunity to influence care standards and staff development

Competitive salary, great atmosphere and the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where patient care is the number one priority.

• Salaried position with benefits and paid time off.
• 40 hours per week
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• $80,000 - $100,000