Registered Nurse
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Nursing
Nursing Home, RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Charge Nurse
Location: South Amsterdam
Lead Registered Nurse
Assisted Living Program (ALP) / LHCSA
Position OverviewThe Lead RN is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, resident assessments, regulatory compliance, and nursing coordination within the Assisted Living Program (ALP) and Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA). This role ensures high-quality resident care, accurate documentation, staff oversight, and compliance with Department of Health (DOH) and organizational standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Oversight & Resident Care
Conduct in-person nursing assessments for new admissions, recertifications, significant change evaluations, and post-hospitalization returns
Complete Start of Care, UAS assessments, reassessments, and care plan development
Address urgent and emergent resident clinical needs and coordinate services as needed
Complete fall risk, nutritional assessments, and ongoing chart audits
Participate in DOH surveys, audits, and performance improvement initiatives
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in HCM, Compu Care, and state systems
Upload and manage required resident documentation, certifications, and plans of care
Ensure compliance with ALP/LHCSA regulations, policies, and assessment timelines
Conduct quarterly chart audits and annual chart thinning
Staff Oversight & Education
Orient aides to residents and individualized Plans of Care
Conduct aide supervisions, skills competencies, and annual compliance requirements
Provide clinical education and re-education to caregiving staff as needed
Review and sign off on duty sheets and care delivery
Coordination & Communication
Attend required nursing meetings (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly as applicable)
Submit weekly Lead RN reports to leadership
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, case managers, providers, and leadership
Manage Healthe Connections access, consents, and medical record retrieval
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
Experience in assisted living, home care, long-term care, or related clinical settings
Strong knowledge of resident assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance
Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation systems
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
ALP and/or LHCSA experience
Familiarity with UAS assessments, HCM, Compu Care, and DOH requirements
Experience supervising and educating nursing and aide staff
Full-time
Mix of in-person assessments, administrative work, and meetings
Leadership-focused nursing role
Meaningful impact on resident care and clinical quality
Collaborative clinical environment
Opportunity to influence care standards and staff development
Competitive salary, great atmosphere and the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where patient care is the number one priority.
Salaried position with benefits and paid time off.
40 hours per week
Salary commensurate with experience.
$80,000 - $100,000
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