Area Community Health Nurse

Overview $50.00 - $55.00 per hour | RN | Great benefits Era Living is seeking an experienced and collaborative Area Community Health Nurse (ACHN) to support our community nursing teams in delivering high-quality Health and Wellness services to older adults. If you enjoy mentoring others, strengthening clinical practice standards, and ensuring exceptional care for seniors, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our organization. Available shifts will be scheduled Monday - Friday, 09:00am - 05:30pm.

Compensation and Benefits Medical/vision/prescription drug plan Dental plan Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance Long-Term Disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement) Progressive vacation package starting at 15 days per year 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked Employee Assistance Program Longevity bonuses Employee discount programs Pre-tax election commuter benefits Primary Responsibilities The Area Community Health Nurse serves as a clinical resource, trainer, and backup nurse while supporting quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple communities. Provide clinical support and guidance to Community Health Nurses (CHNs) across all of the Era Living communities Serve as a backup/stand-in nurse when needed and perform full CHN responsibilities Conduct audits of medication services, assessments, documentation, incident reports, and regulatory compliance Support quality assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing education for nursing staff Serve as a resource for electronic health records (EHR) and electronic medication administration systems (eMAR) Support survey readiness and regulatory compliance efforts Assist in developing and implementing company-wide Health & Wellness policies, procedures, and projects Maintain current knowledge of Washington state regulations and boarding home requirements Travel regularly to Era Living communities to provide on-site support Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of gerontology, residential/long-term care, and services for older adults Understanding of Washington Administrative Codes (WACs), RCWs, and healthcare regulations Experience auditing clinical documentation, medication systems, and compliance standards Ability to analyze health data and documentation to identify risks and improvements Proficiency with Microsoft Office and healthcare software systems including experience with EHR and eMAR systems (PointClickCare or similar preferred) Excellent communication and training skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Calm, professional decision-making in fast-paced or stressful situations Commitment to culturally responsive, resident-centered care Willingness and ability to travel between communities as required Ability to read, write and communicate in English Ability to pass DSHS background check, required Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred Licensed as a RN in the State of WA Capable of meeting Boarding Home Administrator requirements Experience working with older adults in Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Facilities, preferred Required First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire Possess or able to obtain as soon as possible upon hire Complete Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health training within 120 days of hire Complete 8 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) yearly (completed by birthdate) About Era Living If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values-based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application! #J-18808-Ljbffr