Desk Nurse / Assistant Unit Manager

Food Management Search, Inc.; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Paid time off

CT Paid Sick Leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking two Daytime RN Desk Nurses / Assistant Unit Managers for a mission-driven senior healthcare organization in Connecticut. The roles partner with Lead Unit Managers to oversee care delivery, clinical documentation, orders, and unit workflows on two floors.

The positions are Monday–Friday, Day Shift, on-site, with opportunities to guide staff and ensure quality resident care in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Connecticut.
• 2–3 years clinical nursing in SNF/LTC with supervisory or desk nurse experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities for managing two units.
• High EMR proficiency for care planning, orders, and audits.
• Excellent communication with physicians, leadership, nursing staff, and residents' families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily unit operations and shift reports with the Lead Unit Manager.
• Review and process physician orders, lab results, and pharmacy profiles.
• Act as liaison between physicians, therapy teams, families, and nursing staff.
• Assist with resident assessments, care plan updates, and discharge prep.
• Coach and support floor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN Licensure CT

LTC Management

Administrative multitasking

EMR proficiency

Communication

Education

RN License (CT)

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.