RN - Assistant Director of Nursing

    Posted 7 days ago
    fairfield, connecticut, united states · Onsite

    About the job

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    Join Benchmark Senior Living as a Nursing Supervisor and manage the Resident Care Department. Responsibilities include supervising care providers, providing nursing support, conducting assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate records, all while fostering a safe environment.

    Registered Nurse Supervisor/Assistant Director of Nursing

    Location: Fairfield, CT

    Job Description:

    As a Nursing Supervisor at Sturges Ridge of Fairfield, you will manage the successful operation of the Resident Care Department, under the leadership of the Resident Care Director within our senior living community. Responsibilities include direct oversight, coaching, and direct supervision of all resident care service providers in the community. Provide on-floor nursing support to our residents and interact with family members. Incumbent will also conduct external and internal assessments and be available to take on call as needed.

    • Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
    • Shift: Days
    • Employment Status: Full-Time

    Responsibilities:

    • Communicating with families and friends of residents
    • Assuring compliance with all resident care related regulations (e.g., medication management)
    • Documenting and providing accurate record-keeping, as appropriate
    • Demonstrating personal/resident safety methods and procedures

    Requirements:

    • Being a Registered Nurse, per state regulations
    • Minimum of 1 year Assisted Living/Home Care or Hospice experience as a RN and 2 years' experience in a care setting as a RN
    • Certified in Gerontology through the American Nurses Credentialing Association a plus
    • Knowledge of Dementia care a plus
    • Ability to lift 50 pounds individually
    • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
    • Ability to be on call as identified by the community

    Professional Development and Benefits:

    As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to:

    • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays
    • Discounted Meal Program
    • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
    • Associate Referral Bonus Program
    • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
    • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
    • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

    Eligibility may vary by employment status.