Senior Living Nurse

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is seeking a Senior Living Nurse for the evening shift (3pm–11pm). The role focuses on delivering high-quality care to residents, upholding our family-owned legacy, and supporting a warm, dignified living environment.

Applicants should hold a current LPN/LVN or RN license in California and have at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in geriatric care. We offer full-time positions with competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• LPN/LVN or RN license current in the state.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of customer service to residents and team members.
• Support and promote Merrill Gardens' philosophy and programs.
• Mentor caregiving staff in resident services.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect toward residents, families, and staff.
• Create a calm, warm environment and positive interaction with residents.

Skills

Nursing license

Geriatric care experience

Mentoring caregiving staff

Customer service

Education

LPN/LVN or RN license

Job description

Senior Living Nurse

Evening Shift: 3pm - 11pm

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is currently accepting applications for a Nurse to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently, and for the past 30 years, our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

We offer our 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!

We offer our 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!

Our Nurses are responsible for:

• Providing a high level of customer service to residents and team members by achieving the standards outlined in the MG CARES program.

• Supporting and promoting the philosophy, goals, objectives, and programs of the community and Merrill Gardens.

• Mentoring caregiving team members in areas of resident services.

• Maintaining an attitude of respect and confidentiality at all times toward residents, team members, and visitors.

• Creating and maintaining a calm environment and an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the community.

• Providing management reports as requested.

• Attending and providing in-service training as directed.

• Working within the parameters established by Merrill Gardens for resident care, as described in the policy and procedures of the community and by state regulations.

• Providing medication services to residents as allowed by state regulations and outlined in each resident’s service plan.

• Evaluating residents’ needs and abilities as outlined in each resident’s service plan.

• Documenting the results of services provided and evaluations of the residents’ needs and abilities per state requirements and community procedures.

• Communicating with families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals as directed and appropriate.

• Providing direct care to residents according to their identified service needs within Merrill Gardens’ policies and state requirements.

• Being available by phone at all times while on duty.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

If you are someone with:

• A current LPN/LVN or RN license in the community’s state.

• A minimum of one year of nursing experience (preferably in geriatric care).

Actual pay rate within the stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws.

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.

Consider applying to become a Nurse with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer