Residential Nursing Services Lead

Vanguard Landing Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Landing Inc. is seeking a warm, organized LPN or RN to serve as Medical Services Manager in a residential community for adults with developmental disabilities.

This is a hands-on, resident-facing nursing role with responsibilities in training Direct Support Professionals and coordinating healthcare services. The successful candidate will provide nursing assessments, health education, and triage, while maintaining accurate medical records and guiding staff on medication management and

Qualifications

• Current Virginia LPN or RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessment, clinical observation, health education, triage, and follow-up within your scope of practice.
• Respond to changes in residents' health and communicate promptly with physicians, families or guardians, leadership, pharmacies, and other providers as appropriate.
• Build supportive relationships with residents and help them understand and participate in decisions about their health.
• Serve as an approachable clinical resource for DSPs and other team members.
• Train and coach staff on medication administration, seizure response, infection prevention, emergency response, G-tube procedures, and recognition of health changes.
• Oversee medication systems, physician orders, refills, audits, medication rooms, and eMAR documentation, including Impruvon.
• Coordinate appointments, laboratory testing, annual physicals, specialist follow-up, and other required healthcare services.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and organized, current medical records.
• Participate in resident admissions and move-ins by reviewing medical information, medications, risks, equipment, and readiness for services.
• Support medical emergencies and provide hands-on assistance when clinically indicated or needed to protect resident safety and dignity.

Skills

Nursing licensure

Care coordination

Staff training

Medication administration

eMAR documentation

Education

LPN or RN license

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EMAR systems

Vital signs monitoring

Job description

Vanguard Landing Inc. is seeking a warm, organized LPN or RN to serve as Medical Services Manager in a residential community for adults with developmental disabilities.

This is a hands-on, resident-facing nursing role with responsibilities in training Direct Support Professionals and coordinating healthcare services. The successful candidate will provide nursing assessments, health education, and triage, while maintaining accurate medical records and guiding staff on medication management and