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Merrill Gardens

Senior Living Nurse

Merrill Gardens, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061

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Overview

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is currently accepting applications for a

Nurse

to help support residents within the community. If you are compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest and enjoy working with the senior population, we would like to speak with you. Merrill Gardens is a fifth-generation family business with a long-standing commitment to our team members and residents. This role is part of the Merrill Gardens family, where we provide meaningful career opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Responsibilities

Providing a high level of customer service to residents and team members by achieving the standards outlined in the MG CARES program. Supporting and promoting the philosophy, goals, objectives, and programs of the community and Merrill Gardens. Mentoring caregiving team members in areas of resident services. Maintaining an attitude of respect and confidentiality at all times toward residents, team members, and visitors. Creating and maintaining a calm environment and an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the community. Providing management reports as requested. Attending and providing in-service training as directed. Working within the parameters established by Merrill Gardens for resident care, as described in the policy and procedures of the community and by state regulations. Providing medication services to residents as allowed by state regulations and outlined in each resident’s service plan. Evaluating residents’ needs and abilities as outlined in each resident’s service plan. Documenting the results of services provided and evaluations of the residents’ needs and abilities per state requirements and community procedures. Communicating with families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals as directed and appropriate. Providing direct care to residents according to their identified service needs within Merrill Gardens’ policies and state requirements. Being available by phone at all times while on duty. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A current LPN/LVN or RN license in the state where the community is located. A minimum of one year of nursing experience (preferably in geriatric care).

Benefits

Full-time employees

include: 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. Part-time employees

include: 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional notes

We do not include non-essential boilerplate or extraneous postings. This posting is focused on responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits relevant to the Senior Living Nurse role at Merrill Gardens.

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