RN-Assisted Living

Benchmark Senior Living•Norwalk, CT

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This per diem Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity is located in Redding, CT, at Meadow Ridge, a premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County. Meadow Ridge offers Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center called Ridge Crest, providing quality care and services to residents. The main role of the compassionate Registered Nurse is to deliver nursing care to residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment. The RN will join a team of dedicated individuals, fostering long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents. This is a per diem position.

Requirements

Current state license as an RN and CPR certification
Graduate of an approved RN program (per state requirements)
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants
Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process
Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.
Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations.
Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.