Job Description

New Horizons at Marlborough is an upscale, not-for-profit retirement community serving 450 seniors on a beautiful 40-acre suburban campus. We are seeking a full-time registered or licensed practical nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional care to join our team.

Following are the responsibilities associated with this role.

Administrative:

• Perform comprehensive pre-admission clinical assessments of all prospective residents to determine appropriateness for admission, ensuring alignment with New Horizon’s capabilities.
• Support resident retention efforts and coordinate transfers as appropriate.
• Coordinate and lead care conferences with residents and families, as needed.
• Encourage and support resident engagement in community activities.
• Contribute to marketing and outreach initiatives.
• Foster external relationships.
• Exercise sound clinical judgment and take appropriate actions, especially with regard to changes in resident status.
• Enforce compliance with all administrative and nursing policies and procedures.
• Complete necessary incident reports and notify families, physicians, and AGE, as appropriate.
• Monitor resident records to ensure accuracy and compliance with state regulations.
• Prepare and submit required reports to the associate director in a timely manner.

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 continuing education programs.
• Evaluate opportunities to enhance resident care standards, ensuring high-quality care while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Quality Improvement:

• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care provided to residents.
• Evaluate and review resident care plan practices.
• Monitor care delivery to ensure staff adherence to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Promote high-quality clinical practice through peer review, continuing education, and ongoing professional development.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.
• Focus on resident retention.

Required Qualifications:

• RN/LPN degree from an accredited nursing program
• Current state registered/licensed practical nurse license
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals with memory loss/Alzheimer's disease in a clinical hospital setting, skilled nursing facility, or home health care agency

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.

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• RN or LPN license in MA (Required)

Benefits:

• 401(k) with generous company match
• Company subsidized health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Wellness Program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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