Registered Nurse

Senior Living Resident Care Director (RN)

Are you passionate about working with seniors and dedicated to supporting their wellness journey? Merrill Gardens is seeking a Resident Care Director (RN) to help support residents within our community.

We offer our full‑time employees the following benefits:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance)
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays and 11 vacation days
• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth
• Company‑paid short and long‑term disability insurance
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

We offer our part‑time employees the following benefits:

• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

• Develop and implement the highest standards for assisted living services
• Work directly with residents to evaluate needs and services
• Conduct and/or assist with electronic evaluation of incoming residents, and with periodic re‑evaluation, to ensure services rendered are documented and charged for according to Merrill Gardens’ policies
• Implement services during new resident move‑in; help resident with orientation to and adjustment to the community
• Provide direct care to residents as needed according to their identified service needs
• Accurately assess, communicate, and document resident status; observe and report any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the GM, physician, and family per state regulations
• Conduct regular meetings with residents and their families to ensure their needs are being met
• Communicate with resident family members, physicians, and pharmacists as needed regarding resident services
• Ensure all Resident Rights and Responsibilities are protected and enforced; recognize and assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and report to the appropriate sources per state regulations
• Address difficult resident behaviors with dignity and respect
• Guarantee compliance of all State Rules and Regulations of assisted living

• Provide team members with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities
• Challenge and inspire team members to achieve results
• Evaluate team members’ skills and competencies and ensure the completion of performance reviews
• Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance
• Oversee training and development of team members directly and indirectly managed; ensure training and certification of all AL staff are completed as required by Merrill Gardens and state regulations
• Provide coaching, direction, and leadership support to team members to achieve employee engagement and customer delight
• Mentor team members using electronic care system
• Build effective teams by determining adequate staffing levels, identifying and recruiting top talent
• Prepare staffing schedules to meet all community requirements for standards of care

• Adhere to budgetary guidelines established by Merrill Gardens
• Coordinate with General Manager for financial stability of assisted living department from both census development and expense control
• Provide General Manager with weekly status reports on all AL residents
• Maintain all resident records and department documentation
• Comply with state‑mandated reporting as required
• Audit AL services for regulatory compliance
• Provide additional management reports as required

• Current RN licensure, as specified by state agency
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire where required by state
• Completion of dementia training as required by state regulations within six months of hire date if applicable

• 3‑years related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in assisted living, geriatric nursing, or gerontology and dementia care
• Experience in medication administration and hands‑on personal care preferred
• Demonstrated ability in budgeting and cost control
• Experience in operating an electronic care system

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care. Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer