Assisted Living / Memory Care RN Charge Nurse

• Supervise nursing staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Coordinate and implement individualized care plans for residents, incorporating assessments and medical documentation.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately, including IV infusions and injections, following aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
• Monitor residents’ vital signs, conduct physical examinations, and assess health status regularly to identify changes or concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies that address behavioral health, chronic conditions, and acute needs such as pain management or infectious disease care.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain accurate medical records using EMR systems such as Epic or Cerner.
• Lead emergency response efforts in critical situations, including trauma or acute care scenarios within a Level I Trauma Center environment if applicable.
• Facilitate staff training on topics like wound care (suturing), ostomy care, hospice & palliative medicine principles, and infection control practices.

*Skills*

• Extensive knowledge of geriatrics, dementia/dementia care (including Alzheimer’s care), and memory support strategies.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for medical documentation and patient record management.
• Strong clinical skills including medication administration, IV insertion, catheterization, tube feeding management, and basic life support certification.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral health challenges in assisted living or long-term care settings.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as NCQA standards for quality assurance and HIPAA compliance.
• Critical care experience from hospital settings such as ICU or emergency room environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments utilizing physiology knowledge and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively triage urgent issues, educate residents and families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors through compassionate leadership, expert clinical practice, and innovative resident-centered care!

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person