New Horizons at Marlborough is an upscale, not-for-profit retirement community serving 450 seniors on a beautiful 40-acre suburban campus.
We excited to be searching for a full-time registered or licensed practical nurse to join our team! Hours are typically 7:00 - 3:30 or 8:00 to 4:30 Monday thru Friday - periodic / occasional weekend days are necessary.
*Assisted living/senior living experience required *
Administrative:
- Participate in interview, selection and assessment process for residents moving into the community.
- Assist with resident retention and transfers.
- Set up and conduct care conferences with residents and families as needed.
- Encourage resident participation in activities.
- Participate in marketing efforts.
- Build on external relationships outside of the New Horizon’s community.
- Make accurate decisions and take appropriate actions, especially with regards to changes in resident status.
- Maintain a consistent level of professionalism with residents, family members and staff.
- Enforce compliance with all Administrative and Nursing policies and procedures.
- Complete necessary Incident Reports and notify the families, physician, and EOEA, when needed.
- Monitor resident's records for accuracy and compliance with State regulations.
- Complete required reports to the Associate Director.
Training and Development:
- Incorporate standards of nursing practice into care services.
- Attend and assist with the development and execution of in-service education programs.
- Participate in programs of continuing education.
- Evaluate need to improve standards of resident care, ensuring quality care and maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Quality Improvement:
- Evaluate the care given to residents.
- Evaluate and review resident care plan practices.
- Monitors care services to ensure that the staff follows established departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure quality practice through peer review, continuing education and professional development.
- Participate in quality improvement projects.
- Focus on resident retention.
Education, experience and other requirements:
- RN/LPN graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- Hold a current state Registered/Licensed Practical Nurse License
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a clinical hospital setting, skilled nursing facility or home health care agency in working with individuals with memory loss/Alzheimer's disease.
- No felony convictions.
Additional job information:
- New Horizons prohibits smoking anywhere inside or outside of its properties at all times.
- There is a zero tolerance policy for illegal drug use and alcohol abuse.
- Pre-employment physical exams are required, including drug testing for all new employees.
- The Commonwealth mandates CORI checks or criminal background checks for anyone who is employed in any assisted living community in Massachusetts.
- New Horizons is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, but English speaking ability is required.
- Position contingent upon pre-employment background check & drug test.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person