Desk Nurse / Assistant Unit Manager

Software Placement Group; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick leave accrual

Holidays (6)

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-employment background checks

Job summary

Unknown is seeking two collaborative Daytime RN Desk Nurses / Assistant Unit Managers in Connecticut to work with the Lead Unit Manager on two LTC units. This daytime, Monday–Friday role blends clinical leadership with administrative oversight, ensuring smooth unit operations and patient care delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, reviewing orders, and maintaining EMR accuracy (PointClickCare). Requires CT RN license and 2–3 years in SNF/LTC with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in Connecticut is required.
• 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience in SNF/LTC settings with supervisory or desk nurse experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate care plans, orders, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily unit operations with the Lead Unit Manager for two units.
• Review and reconcile physician orders, labs, diagnostics, and pharmacy profiles.
• Serve as liaison among physicians, therapy teams, families, and nursing staff.
• Assist with resident assessments, care plans, and discharge preparation.
• Coach floor staff on clinical standards; ensure accurate EMR documentation.

Skills

Leadership

EMR proficiency

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

RN license - Connecticut

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Location: Woodbury, CT | Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent, Direct Hire, On-Site, Day Shift Monday – Friday | Compensation: Base rate determined during interview process based on clinical background, leadership experience, and selected shift/Baylor structure

Overview

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. This dual clinical-administrative leadership role involves working 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 (one dedicated to the upstairs two units, one dedicated to the downstairs two units). This opportunity is ideal for an experienced long-term care RN seeking a structured, Monday through Friday daytime management role without full solo administrative burden.

What you'll do

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

Required qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut required
• 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
• Exceptional administrative multitasking abilities, order reconciliation skills, and detail orientation to manage two active clinical units
• High proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g., PointClickCare) for care planning, order entries, and audit compliance
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, facility leadership, nursing teams, and resident families

Compensation and benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with robust employee well-being and support resources
• 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)
• Generous accrued PTO program combining vacation, personal, and sick time, with accrual rates based on length of service
• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave accruing at 1 hour per 30 hours worked (up to 40 hours annually)
• 6 paid company holidays per year
• Annual course and tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 per year for eligible full-time employees
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of standard pre-employment background checks, Connecticut state nursing license verifications, health clearances, and drug screenings
• Flexible weekend shift options available

Why this role

This is a structured, Monday through Friday daytime management opportunity for an experienced long-term care RN to share clinical-administrative leadership duties with a Lead Unit Manager, without carrying the full solo administrative burden.