Registered Nurse (RN) Delegating Nurse - Assisted Living (AL)

National Lutheran Communities & Services; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (up to 5 weeks)

403(b) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Village at Rockville, operated by National Lutheran Communities & Services in Rockville, MD, seeks an RN Delegating Nurse to provide clinical leadership in the Assisted Living program. You will oversee clinical tasks, delegate nursing duties, mentor staff, and guide care planning to maintain residents’ dignity and independence.

Compensation ranges from $44.00 to $54.00 per hour, with placement based on experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in Maryland.
• Maryland Board of Nursing–approved Delegating Nurse certification.
• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience in assisted living/geriatric settings.
• Knowledge of Maryland Board of Nursing standards for nursing practice and delegation.
• Current CPR and Adult First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for residents in the assisted living program, issuing orders and ensuring individualized service planning.
• Safely delegate nursing tasks and provide training, coaching, and competency validation.
• Coordinate with residents, families, physicians and the team to support admissions, health-status transitions and ongoing service planning.

Skills

RN license MD

Delegating Nurse certification

Clinical nursing experience

Maryland nursing standards knowledge

CPR & First Aid

Confidential information handling

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Delegating Nurse - Assisted Living (AL)

9701 Veirs Dr, Rockville, MD 20850

The Village at Rockville | National Lutheran Communities & Services
Full-Time | Day Schedule

In Assisted Living, the nurse’s influence extends far beyond clinical responsibilities.

As the Registered Nurse (RN) Delegating Nurse, you serve as the clinical leader who helps ensure residents receive safe, thoughtful support while maintaining dignity and independence. You will also mentor and guide the caregiving team, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to support residents each day.

At The Village at Rockville, this role is about more than compliance. It’s about partnering with families, guiding the care team, and supporting residents in living well within a vibrant community.

In this role, you’ll focus on clinical oversight, delegation, and mentoring the team, allowing you to practice at the top of your license while supporting residents and staff across the assisted living community.

Compensation: The hourly pay range for this position is $44.00 – $54.00 per hour. Placement within the range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Clinical Leadership

Provide clinical oversight for residents in the assisted living program by conducting assessments, issuing nursing and clinical orders, and ensuring resident needs are appropriately addressed through individualized service planning.

Delegation & Staff Development

Safely delegate nursing tasks in accordance with Maryland COMAR regulations and Maryland Board of Nursing standards, including assessing the resident, task, environment, and staff competency. Provide training, coaching, and competency validation to ensure delegated tasks are performed safely and consistently.

Coordination & Quality

Partner with residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to support admissions, transitions in health status, and ongoing service planning. Maintain accurate documentation, monitor clinical processes such as medication administration and infection control, and ensure regulatory requirements are met.

What You Bring

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland
• Maryland Board of Nursing–approved Delegating Nurse certification
• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in assisted living, long-term care, or geriatric settings
• Knowledge of Maryland Board of Nursing standards for nursing practice and delegation
• Current CPR and Adult First Aid certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• Ability to maintain confidential resident information

Preferred

• Experience in assisted living, long-term care, or geriatric care
• Experience delegating nursing tasks and overseeing medication administration
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
• Completion of the 80-hour Assisted Living Manager training program
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Ability to teach, coach, and support staff performing delegated nursing tasks
• Excellent communication and collaboration with residents, families, and team members
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work independently
• Commitment to supporting the dignity and wellbeing of older adults

At National Lutheran Communities & Services, our work is grounded in the belief that every person deserves to live with dignity, purpose, and connection. We strive to create a workplace where team members feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.

We invest in our team members through a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing and professional growth, including:

• Up to 5 weeks of PTO in your first year
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness initiatives, recognition programs, and more

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