Registered Nurse (RN)/Assistant Health and Wellness Director

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Monarch Communities, you will oversee the day-to-day nursing activities, conduct resident assessments, and provide direct nursing care. You'll be responsible for supervising the LPN staff, monitoring resident health, and ensuring high-quality service that aligns with our community's mission.

To qualify for the RN position at Monarch Communities, applicants must graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current RN license. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in long-term care, assisted living, or a hospital setting is preferred, along with familiarity with residents who have Alzheimer’s or related dementias.

Registered Nurses at Monarch are involved in the training and supervision of medication administration for our care staff. This training ensures that all medications are administered accurately and safely, adhering to both state regulations and the highest quality standards in patient care.

Monarch Communities prioritizes the professional growth of its Registered Nurses by providing ongoing training, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive leadership team. We believe that continuous learning is key to enhancing both resident care and nurse satisfaction.

Registered Nurses at Monarch Communities enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as 401(k) retirement matching, employee assistance programs, and referral bonuses, creating a fulfilling work environment.

In interviews, emphasize your hands-on experience conducting thorough resident assessments, explaining the methodologies you used and how you adapted to unique resident needs.

When answering this, showcase your conflict resolution skills by providing a specific example of a past conflict and how you effectively collaborated with your team to reach a resolution.

Discuss the various assessment tools and techniques you’ve implemented, showcasing how they helped improve resident outcomes and enhanced communication with the care staff.

Explain your philosophy on training, touching on the importance of hands-on learning, supervision while fostering independence, and then provide specifics on a training program you've led.

Show your familiarity with the company by discussing its commitment to compassion and community, and reflect on how these values resonate with your nursing philosophy.

Share a specific case that challenged your skills, detailing the strategies you used to overcome obstacles and the positive outcomes that resulted.

Discuss your meticulous approach to staying updated with regulations, perhaps through ongoing education or partnerships with regulatory bodies and how you ensure your team is equally informed.

Dive into your direct experiences with dementia patients, detailing the specific care strategies you've successfully implemented to enhance their quality of life.

Outline your proficiency in programs like Microsoft Office and discuss how these skills aid in documentation, communication, and patient tracking in your nursing practice.

Highlight your understanding of the synergy in healthcare teams and give examples of how collaboration among RNs, LPNs, and staff leads to improved resident care.