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Join our team as the Charge Nurse (RN) is responsible for ensuring the delivery of a safe and effective person-centered approach care model on their assigned shift. 

What we offer   

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.
• Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options.
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law for full time employees.
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones, for full time employees.
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Compensation: up to $46.20 per hour with experience.

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How you will make an impact

• Developing relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach by supporting the resident’s physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs and focusing on placing the resident first.  
• Holding staff accountable for quality care and continual improvement of neighborhood processes/practices.
• Meeting regulatory requirements and nursing standards of practice.
• Providing staff with clear/consistent assignments of residents and duties while setting the tone for a productive and professional work environment.
• Working with the staffing office to provide adequate staff available for shift.
• Leading and directing the execution of care plans for the residents in their neighborhood through monitoring and partnership with RN, LPN, and care associates.
• Monitoring new staff complete orientation/onboarding requirements. 
• Participating in performance improvement processes for the neighborhood.
• Proactively rounds with staff on neighborhood and identifies positive execution of duties as well as areas of opportunities.
• Collaborating with other departments (dining, general services, housekeeping, programming, social worker, etc.) in a professional manner to deliver safe, quality, and person-centered care. 
• Collaborating with Clinical Manager and Staff Education & Training Coordinator in planning and evaluating staff education needs.
• Leading shift meetings to review new policies, processes, or standards. 

What you will need 

• Must have an active RN license in the state of New Jersey.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN in continuing care or assisted living facility. 
• CPR certification required.
• Experienced documenting in an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English is required.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Lantern Hill helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.