Registered Nurse

Company: Benchmark Senior Living
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Voted Best Senior Living Community in Fairfield, Sturges Ridge, a Benchmark assisted living and memory-care community, is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse - RN to join our winning team!

If you have a strong passion for helping others, 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!

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include:

• Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants
• Is the first point of contact for the care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns
• 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
• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents status
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations
• 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

REQUIREMENTS

• Current state license as an RN and CPR certification
• Graduate of an approved R.N program (per state requirements)
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position highly desirable
  
  BENEFITS
  
  We believe in offering our employees competitive pay. To learn more about our pay and benefits, please apply today!
  

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