Registered Nurse: Nursing Supervisor

Company: Benchmark Senior Living
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: July 24, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Voted Best Senior Living Community in Fairfield, Sturges Ridge, a Benchmark assisted living and memory-care community, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Supervisor to join our winning team! 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 interacting with family members. Incumbent will also conduct external and internal assessments and be available to take on call as needed. If you have a strong passion for helping others and take pride in what you do and are looking for a great company who shares your vision, then this is the ideal opportunity for you! 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 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 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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