Assistant Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse, RN - $5k Sign On Bonus

Benchmark Senior Living•Ridgefield, CT

About The Position

Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing to join their Team. Now offering a $5k Sign On Bonus Benchmark Senior Living is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse, RN. As a Nursing Supervisor you will manage the successful operation of the Resident Care Department, under the leadership of the Resident Care Director within our senior living community. Responsibility includes 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.

Requirements

Being a Registered Nurse, per state regulations; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is a plus
Required is a 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
Ability to lift 50 pounds individually
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to be on call as identified by the community

Nice To Haves

Certified in Gerontology through the American Nurses Credentialing Association a plus
Knowledge of Dementia care a plus

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