Registered Nurse

Duncaster Retirement Community; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide quality care in a nurturing environment. This role involves administering medications, coordinating resident care, and implementing care plans, ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice. With a focus on building lasting relationships, you will thrive in a supportive community that values your expertise and dedication. Join a team that celebrates your contributions with competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and performance bonuses, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents.

Benefits

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Free Access to Aquatic & Fitness Center

Discount employee lunches

Referral bonuses

Free parking

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and documents care accurately.
• Coordinates care and ensures a safe environment for residents.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Documentation

Care Plan Implementation

Electronic Medical Records

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Tools

MatrixCare

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Recently acknowledged as a "Best in Senior Living" community by U.S. News & World Report, a career at Duncaster is more than just a place to work. Here, you can fulfill your passion for helping others and become part of something meaningful that pays you back in inspiring, heartfelt ways you may have never experienced.

Duncaster offers residents a plan for life with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services all on a beautiful campus-like setting. Our residents share a bond of mutual respect with our staff that builds memorable and lasting relationships.

We are proud to have a CMS 5-Star rating with above average staffing levels, both regionally and nationally!

Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing quality care to resident of assigned neighborhood. The RN functions as a professional caregiver who is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating all aspects of resident care, including physical, psychosocial and environmental needs.

Essential Functions

• Administers medications accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Documents according to nursing practice standards.
• Provides treatments to residents according to physician orders and Duncaster policies and procedures.
• Provides physical comfort and a safe environment.
• Initiates, implements, and evaluates care plans/MDS on an ongoing basis and accurately carries out physician/provider orders in a timely fashion.
• Accurately completes admission and discharge procedures.
• Coordinates staff and resident care appropriately to meet resident needs.
• Utilizes the electronic medical records system.
• Ensures their license is up to date.
• Follows all policies and procedures, annual mandatory in-services, required meetings, and all other conditions of employment are consistently met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Requires licensing as a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut.
• 2 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing is required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Experience with MatrixCare or other electronic medical records is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing care, principles of nursing, and physical assessment skills.
• General knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of human relations skills necessary to deal effectively with the geriatric residents, their families, and CHHC staff.
  
  

Environment and Working Conditions

• Ability to focus on task needs and perform intellectual executive functions as related to documentation, charting, care device operations, etc.
• Ability to execute intellectual tasks and duties under conditions of high demand and distraction.
• Ability to complete the essential functions of the position with or with adaptive personal devices (e.g., hearing aid, corrective lenses).
• Ability to operate equipment and technology required for the position.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Able to assist with the evacuation of residents under emergency status to the best of their physical ability.
• Able to function independently with integrity and work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Able to constantly stand or walk to provide resident care and assistance.
• Able to frequently push and/or pull a force up to 30 pounds including residents weighing up to 250 pounds in wheelchairs and geri-chairs.
• Able to reach overhead, bend, and carry or lift 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds frequently.
• Able to frequently transfer and support residents weighing up to 250 pounds while positioning, and transferring residents to beds, toilets wheelchairs, etc. Additional employees or mechanical assistance may be used.
• Able to frequently reposition residents weighing up to 250 pounds in bed for assistance with treatments, hygiene, and comfort needs. Additional employees or mechanical assistance may be used.
  
  

Hours

Full-time, 3rd shift: 32 hours per week, 11:00pm-7:30am, Every other Weekend

Pay

$41.00 per hour + shift differential (additional $2.00 p/h Weekdays and $3.00 p/h Weekends)

What are the benefits?

Benefits

Working in a Life Plan community will bring out the best in you. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a truly rewarding career path, with multiple exciting benefits, including the following:

• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month after hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
• Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
• Discount employee lunches
• Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
• Referral bonuses
• Free parking
• Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
• Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own “Funcaster” Committee

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Health, Wellness & Fitness

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