Desk Nurse / Assistant Unit Manager

True North Consultants, Inc.; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness coverage

Retirement plan with match

PTO (paid time off)

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Tuition & educational support

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks two Daytime RN Desk Nurses / Assistant Unit Managers in Connecticut to collaborate with Lead Unit Managers on unit operations and care delivery. This role blends clinical expertise with administrative leadership across two units, Monday–Friday, daytime hours.

You will oversee orders, documentation, and workflow while mentoring floor staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. Valid CT RN license and LTC experience required.

Qualifications

• CT RN license required.
• 2–3 years LTC/SNF nursing with supervisory/desk nurse experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities for two active units.
• High EMR proficiency for care planning, orders, audits.
• Excellent communication with physicians, leadership, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily unit operations and desk leadership with Lead Unit Manager.
• Review, process, and reconcile physician orders, labs, and pharmacy profiles.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care with therapy teams, families, and staff.
• Support resident assessments, care planning updates, and discharge prep.
• Coach floor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs; ensure clinical standards.
• Maintain EMR documentation in line with DPH regulations and QAPI.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

EMR proficiency

Organizational skills

Team coaching

Education

CT RN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Desk Nurse / Assistant Unit Manager

Job Type:

Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire | On-Site

Schedule:

Day Shift | Monday – Friday

An established, mission-driven senior healthcare organization in Connecticut is seeking two collaborative, clinically skilled Daytime RN Desk Nurses / Assistant Unit Managers to partner directly with Lead Unit Managers in driving unit operations.

In this dual clinical-administrative leadership role, you will work side-by-side with the Lead Unit Manager to oversee daily care delivery, clinical documentation, physician order processing, and unit workflows across designated resident units (1 dedicated to the upstairs two units, 1 dedicated to the downstairs two units). This role is ideal for an experienced long-term care RN looking for a structured, Monday through Friday daytime management opportunity without full solo administrative burden.

Key Responsibilities

• Unit Operations & Desk Leadership: Work alongside the Lead Unit Manager to coordinate daily unit operations, shift reports, and clinical nursing workflows across two assigned units
• Clinical Order & Chart Management: Review, process, and reconcile physician orders, lab results, diagnostic reports, and pharmacy profiles to ensure rapid, accurate clinical execution
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Function as a primary liaison between attending physicians, interdisciplinary therapy teams, families, and floor nursing staff to align resident care plans
• Resident Assessment & Family Communication: Assist with comprehensive resident clinical assessments, care planning updates, routine family updates, and hospital discharge preparation
• Floor Staff Guidance & Support: Model clinical standards and provide ongoing coaching, documentation support, and daily guidance to floor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
• Regulatory & Quality Oversight: Maintain meticulous EMR documentation standards in compliance with Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations and internal facility QAPI benchmarks

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut required
• LTC Management Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of clinical nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care (LTC) setting, including demonstrated supervisory, charge nurse, desk nurse, or unit management experience
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional administrative multitasking abilities, order reconciliation skills, and detail orientation to manage two active clinical units
• EMR Proficiency: High proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g., PointClickCare) for care planning, order entries, and audit compliance
• Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, facility leadership, nursing teams, and resident families

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Coverage: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with robust employee well-being and support resources
• Retirement Plan with Match: Employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan offering Traditional and Roth options with a 100% match up to 2% of contributions (plus an additional 1% match potential based on eligibility)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous accrued PTO program combining vacation, personal, and sick time, with accrual rates based on length of service
• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave: Accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked (up to 40 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays: 6 paid company holidays per year
• Tuition & Educational Support: Annual course and tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 per year for eligible full-time employees

Note on Compensation:

The posted range represents base rates for specialized nursing and supervisory positions. Final pay will be determined during the interview process based on clinical background, leadership experience, and selected shift/Baylor structure.

Note on Hiring Requirements:

All job offers are strictly contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment background checks, Connecticut state nursing license verifications, health clearances, and drug screenings.

Note on Employment Status:

The position outlined above represents a direct-hire, permanent clinical nursing leadership role with flexible weekend shift options.