RN- Baylor

Duncaster Inc • Bloomfield, CT

112d • $54

About The Position

Recently acknowledged as a 'Best in Senior Living' community by U.S. News & World Report, a career at Duncaster is more than just a place to work. Here, you can fulfill your passion for helping others and become part of something meaningful that pays you back in inspiring, heartfelt ways you may have never experienced. Duncaster offers residents a plan for life with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services all on a beautiful campus-like setting. Our residents share a bond of mutual respect with our staff that builds memorable and lasting relationships. We are proud to have a CMS 5-Star rating with above average staffing levels, both regionally and nationally!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Requires licensing as a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut.
• 2 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing is required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Experience with MatrixCare or other electronic medical records is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing care, principles of nursing, and physical assessment skills.
• General knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of human relations skills necessary to deal effectively with the geriatric residents, their families, and CHHC staff.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Documents according to nursing practice standards.
• Provides treatments to residents according to physician orders and Duncaster policies and procedures.
• Provides physical comfort and a safe environment.
• Initiates, implements, and evaluates care plans/MDS on an ongoing basis and accurately carries out physician/provider orders in a timely fashion.
• Accurately completes admission and discharge procedures.
• Coordinates staff and resident care appropriately to meet resident needs.
• Utilizes the electronic medical records system.
• Ensures their license is up to date.
• Follows all policies and procedures, annual mandatory in-services, required meetings, and all other conditions of employment are consistently met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month after hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
• Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
• Discount employee lunches
• Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
• Referral bonuses
• Free parking
• Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
• Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own 'Funcaster' Committee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree