LPN Full-time

Senior Living Nurse

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Merrill Gardens at Woodstock is currently accepting applications for a Nurse to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

We offer our full-time employees:

  • 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 & 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:

  • 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!

Our Nurses are responsible for:

  • Provide a high level of customer service to Residents and Team Members by achieving the standards outlined in the MG CARES program.
  • Supports and promote the philosophy, goals, objectives, and programs of the community and Merrill Gardens.
  • Mentors the caregiving Team Members in areas of resident services.
  • Maintains an attitude of respect and confidentiality at all times towards residents, Team Members, and visitors.
  • Assists with creating and maintaining a calm environment and an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the community.
  • Assists with providing management reports as requested.
  • Attends and provides in-service training as directed.
  • Works within the parameters established by Merrill Gardens for resident care as described in the policy and procedures of the community and by state regulations.
  • Provides medication services to residents as allowed by state regulations and outlined in each resident’s service plan.
  • Evaluates residents’ needs and abilities as outlined in each resident’s service plan.
  • Documents the results of services provided and evaluations of the residents’ needs and abilities per state requirements and community procedures.
  • Communicates with families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals as directed and appropriate.
  • Provides direct care to residents according to their identified service needs within Merrill Gardens’ policies and state requirements.
  • Available by phone always while on duty.
  • Other duties as assigned.

If you are someone with:

  • Current LPN/LVN or RN license in the community’s state.
  • 1-year experience in nursing (preferably geriatric care) minimum.

Physical Requirements:

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.

Consider applying to become a Nurse with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

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Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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