At Erickson Retirement Communities, we're all about enriching the lives of our residents, by giving our employees everything they need to succeed. Here, you can make the most of your talents and be your innovative best. So join the nation's leader in full-service retirement communities and share your talents with people truly interested in your success.

There are no limits to what you can accomplish here. Especially if you have a background or interest in the following area:

Org Marketing Statement

Erickson Retirement Communities develops and manages continuing care retirement communities that provide unparalleled opportunities and unmatched value for middle-income people over age 62. The Erickson network currently comprises 20 campuses in twelve states, along with the Retirement Living TV network and the NorthBay Adventure Camp. The company is rapidly growing to achieve our goal of serving even more seniors nationwide. As we grow, we seek talented, compassionate individuals to share their gifts to create communities that celebrate life.

Department Marketing Statement

Responsibilities

This position is a key role in establishing a new way to workhigh performance work teams, autonomous, multi-skilled teams with total process ownership and commitment to quality improvement. As a team leader, the successful candidate will create and maintain a strong, cross-functional, accountable team by encouraging communication, dedication to customer service and commitment to quality improvement.

This position comes with significant challenges, responsibilities and expectations. It also offers opportunities to gain management, operations and leadership experience. To develop the competencies necessary for success, the candidate will participate in a development program with other nurses and managers throughout Erickson. This program will emphasize both clinical and management competencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Coordination, implementation and review of clinical care for residents on unit.
2. Ownership for documentation process including MDS, care plans, incident reports and charting.
3. Review and feedback to nurses and C.N.As relating to clinical performance.
4. Leadership of interdisciplinary quality improvement circles.
5. Ownership of clinical quality areas including wound care, infection control, falls risk reduction, pain management, weight loss, dehydration, etc
6. Participation and input into hiring and performance review processes.
7. Monthly review and communication of key clinical metrics.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and desire to take full accountability for a unit. S/he will be enthusiastic and passionate about work, life and people. The candidate will be willing to put in the time both in terms of working and learning. Running a 24/7 shop will require non-traditional hours. Personal and professional learning will be a critical part of this position. The candidate should have demonstrated learning behaviors and desire to continue. The position will play a key role in defining the dynamics in a team. The successful candidate should be a strong team player and be skilled at developing teams.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
RN or LPNs with significant clinical and Assisted Living management experience (5-10 years+) will be considered.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with the internet and web applications
Expertise in wound care, quality improvement, MDS, falls, hydration, infection control, care planning, etc a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical review and management of nurses and aides working on unit.



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EEO Statement

In conformity with applicable laws, Erickson Retirement Communities, Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law or unrelated to job requirements.

Closing Statement

"AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND AN APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT TO SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH, LIE DETECTOR, OR SIMILAR TEST OR EXAMINATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE."

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