Senior Living Nurse Manager (RN or LPN)

Arbors at Taunton•Taunton, MA

71d•Onsite

About The Position

This is not a “check-the-box” leadership role. As Resident Care Director, you are the clinical standard-setter, the tone-setter, and the follow-through leader. You are relentlessly attentive to detail, believe systems exist for a reason, and hold yourself and your team to high standards. You understand that while every team member is different, the standard of care cannot vary and things cannot get missed. You are friendly, approachable, and cheerful, but clear; supportive, but firm; compassionate, but uncompromising when it comes to resident safety and compliance. No two days look alike. Interruptions happen. Families call. Providers arrive. A resident needs immediate attention. You handle distractions with urgency and composure, and then return to the details to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. You follow established processes and when improvement is needed, you elevate it thoughtfully and within regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts RN or LPN License in good standing (for MA)
1-year verifiable experience in Home Care or Assisted Living (for MA)
Knowledge of aging and disability issues (for MA)
Current Connecticut Registered Nurse License in good standing (for CT)
BSN with 2+ years full-time clinical experience (including 1 year in home health/community health) OR Diploma/Associate degree with 4+ years full-time clinical experience within past 10 years (including 1 year in home health/community health) (for CT)
Knowledge of aging and disability issues (for CT)

Nice To Haves

Extremely high attention to detail
Ability to hold others accountable while recognizing individual strengths
Refusal to let important steps be skipped
Ability to move quickly when urgency demands it
Ability to stay organized despite constant interruptions
Genuine enjoyment of seniors and taking an interest in their lives
Ability to build close, respectful relationships with your nurse team
Ability to improve systems carefully — without cutting corners
Ability to lead with both compassion and clarity
Belief that excellence in care is built on consistency

Responsibilities

Ensuring exceptional quality of resident care through clear standards, monitoring, and accountability
Overseeing the entire medication delivery system with precision and consistency
Conducting initial and ongoing resident assessments with accuracy and clinical insight
Evaluating medical concerns and coordinating care with providers and ancillary services
Interpreting policies and regulations for nursing staff — ensuring full compliance
Supervising Resident Care Aides (RCAs) with clear expectations and consistent follow-up
Providing hands-on competency training with return demonstrations
Leading recruitment, onboarding, and in-service education for the nursing team
Serving as a trusted liaison to families, healthcare agencies, hospitals, and emergency teams
Handling emergency situations calmly and efficiently
Participating in on-call rotation
Ensuring documentation is accurate
Ensuring medications are correct
Ensuring assessments are thorough
Ensuring communication is clear
Ensuring follow-through is expected