Delegating Nurse; RN

3107 Timberlake Road
Vestavia Hills, AL35243

1813 Old Eastern Ave
Essex, MD 21221

Salary:  -  USD / YEAR

Lighthouse Hopkins Creek – Essex, MD

Lighthouse Senior Living is a premier assisted living community dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment for the residents who call our community home. At Lighthouse Hopkins Creek, we are committed to delivering high-quality care, strong clinical oversight, and a supportive team environment. If you are a compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a meaningful and impactful role, we encourage you to apply.

The Delegating Nurse (RN) is responsible for overseeing clinical compliance and ensuring high-quality care for residents in accordance with Maryland regulations. This role partners closely with the Executive Director and Health & Wellness leadership to support resident care, staff education, and regulatory adherence.

• Ensure clinical compliance in accordance with Maryland state regulations and community policies
• Perform pre-admission, admission, and re-admission assessments, including development of initial service plans
• Complete required resident assessments (initial, 45-day, quarterly, and post-hospitalization)
• Oversee and conduct competency evaluations and ongoing training for medication administration and caregiving staff
• Evaluate residents’ ability to safely self-administer medications on a quarterly basis
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Director of Health & Wellness, residents, and families to develop and update care plans
• Provide clinical oversight and ensure compliance with Delegating Nurse requirements in Maryland
• Participate in community meetings including daily stand-ups, at-risk meetings, and quality assurance reviews
• Conduct audits (including medication cart audits) and address compliance concerns
• Monitor resident care and ensure appropriate levels of service are provided through regular assessments and observation
• Communicate with physicians, regulatory agencies, and families when care concerns arise
• Support a culture of compassion, respect, and teamwork across the community

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Delegating Nurse (DN) certification in the State of Maryland required
• 2–5 years of experience in a clinical or wellness nursing role preferred
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Strong knowledge of Maryland assisted living regulations
• Ability to assess, develop, and adjust individualized care plans
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach

• On-call responsibilities required
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Exposure to healthcare environments and infectious conditions
• Must demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and teamwork at all times

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents’ lives
• Supportive leadership and team-oriented environment
• Stable and growing senior living organization
• Competitive pay based on experience

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.