Assisted living-RN. manager ?

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Specializes in Med-Surg., Agency Nursing, LTC., MDS..

I'm checking out this type of a position at an assisted living. Was wondering what the pay range may be ? Any thoughts ? Thanks...

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

It depends on your location, the company/facility, and the level of responsibility you would carry. My experience as a DON in assisted living was almost as much about being an assistant administrator as a nurse; my salary was commensurate with the expectations, but it was also 24/7 responsibility---I was on-call for a solid three years, which meant my time 'off' was never totally my own. Plus, these positions are almost always salaried, which often means putting in 60 hours a week and getting paid for 40. But if you're prepared for that, it's not a bad way to make a living, especially if you get in with a good company.

Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Med-Surg., Agency Nursing, LTC., MDS..

Thank you and God bless your two sons. This facility is owned by HCR manor care and it has 60 beds. It's in CT.

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

One's a daughter; the other's a son.:wink2:

My last job, with a large corporation, started @ $52,000/year, which is pretty decent by Oregon standards. I would imagine they pay considerably more in your part of the country.

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Specializes in Med-Surg., Agency Nursing, LTC., MDS..

Thanks...you're terrific ! And a daughter and son....Heah, VivalasViejas, Would you look at my job dilemma in the General discussion arena--"I need a job!" ?? If you get a chance ? I love your advice in these posts and I really like that " There's so much about tommorrow" poem. You're the bomb !

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Specializes in Med-Surg., Agency Nursing, LTC., MDS..

And Happy Birthday!! Michelle

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Thank you. It's actually on Monday, but I'm starting the festivities a couple of days early since it's one of those milestone birthdays, plus we get a new President the next day........in itself a HUGE cause for celebration!! YAAAAAAAAY!!

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Specializes in Med-Surg., Agency Nursing, LTC., MDS..
Thank you. It's actually on Monday, but I'm starting the festivities a couple of days early since it's one of those milestone birthdays, plus we get a new President the next day........in itself a HUGE cause for celebration!! YAAAAAAAAY!!

Absolutely !! ...:yeah:

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