Registered Nurse (RN) Specialist

Monarch Communities•Beverly, MA

9d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Specialist supports two assisted living communities in Massachusetts, providing oversight to teams and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. The role supports department operations, including compliance, planning, assessments, direction, budgeting, staffing, and hands-on care. It also provides leadership and clinical expertise to Health and Wellness Directors and nursing teams, and contributes to clinical strategy across an assigned portfolio. The specialist conducts compliance visits and audits, monitors resident care data, and ensures that resident assessments, care plans, documentation, and level-of-care assessments are complete and compliant. The role develops and maintains quality assurance programs, benchmarks, training, and best practices; supports admissions, discharges, care conferences, surveys, recruitment, and onboarding; and communicates significant concerns, risks, and sentinel events to the VP of Health & Wellness/Operations. This position requires travel between the two communities. The stated annual salary range is $120,000–$130,000. Full-time benefits are offered.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN license in Massachusetts.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations and nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to resident health and wellness.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Windows, Outlook, and Excel, and ability to learn new applications.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, walking, sitting, fine and gross motor skills, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and smelling.
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; intermittent lifting and supporting of residents is required, using proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in long-term care, assisted living, home health, or a hospital setting; listed as preferred.
Experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias.

Responsibilities

Support department operations, including compliance, planning, assessments, direction, budgeting, staffing, and hands-on care, in accordance with regulations and company policies.
Complete and ensure thorough periodic resident assessments for residents receiving Basic Health Services.
Conduct compliance visits and schedule site visits to provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical expertise.
Ensure resident care needs are met according to physician orders, state regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Ensure care-plan effectiveness is documented through written progress notes and verbal communication with residents and associates.
Evaluate Health and Wellness Directors’ competencies and performance for compliance with regulations and company policies.
Implement training programs and in-services for Health and Wellness Directors and nursing teams.
Provide ongoing leadership to Health and Wellness Directors; oversee staffing levels and shift schedules; and fill in during vacations or vacancies.
Hire, train, and mentor Health and Wellness Directors; participate in recruitment, interviews, and selection; and orchestrate onboarding for community Directors of Health and Wellness.
Develop and maintain department budget guidelines for staffing and supplies.
Develop, implement, and maintain assisted living and memory care compliance, safety, and clinical standards.
Serve on the Regional Leadership Team and contribute to clinical strategy and management for the assigned portfolio.
Monitor and analyze resident-care data in accordance with state regulations and company policies.
Audit resident assessments, care plans, EHR and EMAR documentation, and level-of-care assessments; assist with action plans and plans of correction.
Ensure compliance with resident rights and help resolve resident grievances.
Communicate and monitor nursing department operations and outcomes; coordinate with Executive Directors and communities to ensure coverage during vacancies.
Assist with implementing best practices and lead the company’s quality assurance program, including benchmarks and monitoring measures.
Participate in prospect and admission processes and discharges as needed; attend care conferences as needed.
Work with third-party vendors and partners to improve outcomes and relationships.
Participate in mock survey visits and attend annual or complaint survey visits as needed.
Train, coach, and counsel nursing staff.
Communicate significant concerns, risks, and sentinel events to the VP of Health & Wellness/Operations.
Participate in corporate nursing, sales, and operations meetings and attend Home Office and off-site meetings as needed.