Registered Nurse (RN) Specialist

Monarch Communities; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Specialist to elevate assisted living care across our Massachusetts communities. The role focuses on guiding teams, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations, and updating policies and procedures to maintain excellent resident care.

Travel between two Assisted Living Communities in Massachusetts is required. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $130,000 per year and includes comprehensive benefits and leadership

Qualifications

• RN license in MA is required.
• 2+ years experience in long-term care, assisted living, home health or hospital setting preferred.
• Experience with residents with Alzheimer's or related dementias is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and nursing practices.
• Proficiency in computer skills (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and ability to learn new apps.
• Physical capability for lifting up to 50 lbs and related activity.

Responsibilities

• Support teams and assist with compliance, planning, assessments, budgeting, staffing, and care according to state regulations and company policies.
• Conduct thorough resident assessments for those on Basic Health Services.
• Perform compliance visits and ensure care plans meet physician orders and regulations.
• Document care plan effectiveness and communicate with residents and staff.
• Lead and mentor Health & Wellness Directors; manage staffing and shift schedules.
• Develop and oversee department budget guidelines for staffing and supplies.
• Implement training programs and orientation for nursing teams per state regulations.
• Recruitment and onboarding support for Directors of Health & Wellness.
• Participate in care conferences and coordinate with external vendors as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Budgeting

Training programs

Communication

Education

RN license MA

Tools

EMAR

EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Compensation: USD 120 - USD 130 - yearly

Company Description

Monarch Communities Senior Living

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Specialist - Fantastic opportunity to take your assisted living skills to the next level.

This position will require travel between our two Assisted Living Communities located inMassachusetts. The focus for this position will include oversight to our Teams while ensuring compliance to State and Federal regulatory guidelines as well as monitoring and updating company policies and procedures.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 Yearly

Job Description:

• Responsible for supporting the teams and assisting with the department (compliance, planning, assessments, directing, budget, staffing, hands-on care) in accordance with current state regulations and company policies and procedures
• Complete and ensure thorough periodic resident assessments are being conducted for residents on Basic Health Services
• Conduct compliance visits
• Ensure resident care needs are met and maintained according to physician orders, state regulation, and company policies and procedures
• Ensure the effectiveness of the resident’s care plan is documented through written progress notes and through verbal communication with residents and associates
• Evaluates the health and wellness Directors’ skill competencies and overall performance to ensure compliance with State regulations and company policies and procedures
• Implement training programs and in-services for Health and Wellness Directors in accordance with state regulations
• Provide ongoing leadership to the Health & Wellness Directors and ensure staffing levels and shift schedules are operating at the highest level
• Fill in for the Health & Wellness Directors while out on vacation or during vacancies
• Hiring, training, and mentoring of Health and Wellness Directors
• Develops and maintains department budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance with assisted living and memory care, to ensure safety, and clinical standards
• Serve as a member of the Regional Leadership Team responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of clinical strategies in assigned portfolio
• Monitor and analyze resident care data in accordance with (State Regulations and company policies and procedures
• Perform audits to ensure thorough resident assessments, care plans, and documentation in EHR and EMAR. Assist with action plans and plans of correction
• Ensure compliance with resident rights and work to resolve resident grievances
• Schedule site visits to provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical expertise. Communicate and monitor the overall operation and outcomes of the nursing department
• Assist with implementing best practices
• Implement orientation training programs and in-services for all nursing teams in accordance with state regulations and company policies
• Train, coach and counsel nursing staff
• Participate in prospect/admission process and discharges, as needed
• Develop, implement, and lead the company’s quality assurance program and develop benchmarks and monitoring measures to ensure compliance
• Develop and maintain department budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies
• Attend care conferences as needed
• Work with third party vendors/partners to improve outcomes/relationships
• Participate in mock survey visits and attend annual/complaint survey visits, as needed
• Audit level of care assessments for accuracy and compliance
• Participate in recruitment efforts, including but not limited to interviews, and selection process
• Orchestrate onboarding for community Directors of Health and Wellness
• Work with Executive Director and community to ensure appropriate coverage during vacancies
• Communicates appropriately to VP of Health & Wellness/Operations, on areas of significant concerns, risk and sentinel events within the designated portfolio
• Participate in corporate meetings/calls (nursing, sales, operations) as needed
• Attend Home Office and off-site meetings, as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, with a current RN license in MA
• At least 2 years’ experience with long-term care, assisted living, home health or hospital setting preferred
• Experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, and of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to the health and wellness resident
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered(Full Time):

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees