RN, Nursing Supervisor/Nurse Designee

Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is seeking an experienced Nurse Designee / Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team.

As the Nurse Designee 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 interacting with family members. Incumbent will also conduct external and internal assessments and be available to take on call as needed.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday

Additional responsibilities include:

• 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

Job Requirements:

Additional requirements include:

• Being a Registered Nurse, per state regulations; Bachelor's degree in Nursing a plus
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a care setting as an RN
• 1 year of Assisted Living/Home Care or Hospice experience 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

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