Desk Nurse / Assistant Unit Manager

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Woodbury (CT); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan with match

PTO

Connecticut Paid Sick Leave

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Calqulate Metrics Ltd seeks an experienced Desk Nurse/Assistant Unit Manager to partner with the Lead Unit Manager in overseeing two long-term care units in Connecticut. This role combines clinical nursing with day-to-day administrative leadership, including care delivery, documentation, physician orders, and unit workflows.

You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining high-quality resident care in a Monday–Friday daytime

Formación

• Current, active RN license in Connecticut
• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience in SNF/LTC with supervisory or desk nurse experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing two units
• High proficiency with electronic medical record systems (e.g., PointClickCare) for care planning, orders, and audits
• Excellent communication with physicians, leadership, nursing staff, and families

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate daily unit operations, shift reports, and nursing workflows across two units
• Review and reconcile physician orders, labs, and pharmacy profiles for accurate clinical execution
• Act as liaison between physicians, therapy teams, families, and nursing staff to align care plans
• Assist with resident assessments, care planning updates, and hospital discharge preparation
• Provide coaching and guidance to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs on clinical standards
• Ensure EMR documentation compliance with DPH regulations and internal QA benchmarks

Conocimientos

RN licensure CT

Leadership/ supervision

EMR proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Herramientas

PointClickCare

Descripción del empleo

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.