Compassionate RN for Senior Living & Care Team

Colonial Group; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays + 3 floating holidays

Discounted meals

Paid training & uniforms

Associate referral bonus

Wellness programs - physical & mental

401k with company match

Medical, Vision & Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality nursing care to residents in a warm, home-like setting. You will join a supportive team of care professionals and play a key role in resident assessment, care planning, and everyday supervision of assistants.

The right candidate will hold an active RN license, CPR certification, and 1–2 years of experience with the elderly; previous paid or volunteer elder-care experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

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

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Graduate of approved RN program

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality nursing care to residents in a warm, home-like setting. You will join a supportive team of care professionals and play a key role in resident assessment, care planning, and everyday supervision of assistants.

The right candidate will hold an active RN license, CPR certification, and 1–2 years of experience with the elderly; previous paid or volunteer elder-care experience is highly desirable.