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Linden Ponds by Erickson Senior Living

Linden Ponds, a 5-star CMS-rated community, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing, RN to help lead our CCRC—a role ideal for a clinical leader who is passionate about person-centered care and developing strong, cohesive teams.

In this role, you will work closely with our Director of Nursing to oversee our Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care neighborhoods. You’ll help shape high-quality resident care, support clinical staff development, and advance compliance and safety efforts. Most importantly, you’ll contribute to fostering a supportive and dignified home environment where residents can truly thrive.

What we offer   

  • A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
  • 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
  • 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
  • Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
  • 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
  • Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

Compensation: $120-150k per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus

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How you will make an impact

  • Leading and mentoring a team of clinical staff members, ensuring Erickson’s Person-Centered Care approach, and creating an exceptional environment for our residents.
  • Ensuring appropriate staff is provided based on resident acuity in each level of care.
  • Monitoring infection control for staff and residents and developing appropriate policies for infection control monitoring and reporting.
  • Monitoring clinical quality areas including wound care, infection control, falls risk reduction, pain management, weight loss, and dehydration.
  • Participating in Wound Rounds, Operations Meetings, Utilization Review, and Performance Improvement/Risk Management/Safety (PI/RM/S) Committee.
  • Reviewing clinical outcomes to ensure that we stay above the National, State, and Erickson benchmarking thresholds. 
  • Collaborating with DON to plan, develop and maintain the clinical operational budget for the nursing department.
  • Partnering with DON and clinical leaders to ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.

What you will need 

  • Current RN nursing license with no restrictions for the state in which they operate.  
  • Expertise in wound care, quality improvement, MDS, falls, hydration, infection control, care planning, etc.… a plus.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a healthcare leadership role (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, etc.).
  • Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) system is preferred.
  • Must obtain Infection Prevention Certification within 90 days of employment.
  • CPR/First Aide training preferred.

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

Linden Ponds is a beautiful 108-acre continuing care retirement community located on the South Shore in Hingham, Massachusetts. 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. Linden Ponds 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.

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