RN Assistant Director of Nursing — Resident Services Lead

Maplewood at Darien; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Maplewood at Darien, a premier senior living community, is seeking a Resident Service Designee/Assistant Director of Nursing (RN required). You will support the Resident Service Director in planning, coordinating, and overseeing professional and auxiliary nursing services to maintain high-quality resident care.

You will conduct assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, supervise staff, and coordinate with families and physicians.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, licensed to practice in the state.
• Experience in Assisted Living, Home Health, Skilled Nursing and/or retirement center.
• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Experience in supervisory role and able to lead.
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 60lbs.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical services are delivered in accordance with state regulations, accepted clinical standards, and community policies and procedures
• Assist in coordinating and managing nursing and personal care services for residents
• Provide nursing services, wellness counseling, health promotion, and disease prevention support
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility
• Oversee and verify resident medication regimens in collaboration with physicians and healthcare providers
• Conduct resident assessments, participate in pre‑move‑in evaluations, and assist with service plan development and reviews
• Coordinate resident care with families, physicians, and outside healthcare agencies as needed
• Lead and participate in Service Plan Reviews with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain knowledge of assisted living and memory care regulations to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Monitor infection control, immunization compliance, and infectious disease management practices
• Conduct routine audits of resident care systems, documentation, delegation practices, and quality assurance tools
• Support move‑in, transition, and discharge processes for residents
• Assist with staff orientation, ongoing education, training, and competency development
• Supervise and support resident care associates in the delivery of quality care and services
• Review resident care documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely communication
• Provide delegation in accordance with state regulations and community policies
• Assist with resident care staffing coordination and scheduling
• Serve as an after‑hours/on‑call resource for resident care needs, including onsite response when necessary
• Provide regular updates and reports to community leadership regarding resident care services and concerns
• Participate in additional resident care and community responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Skills

Nursing leadership

Resident care

Regulatory compliance

Medication administration

Staff supervision

Education

RN or LPN license

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Maplewood at Darien, a premier senior living community, is seeking a Resident Service Designee/Assistant Director of Nursing (RN required). You will support the Resident Service Director in planning, coordinating, and overseeing professional and auxiliary nursing services to maintain high-quality resident care.

You will conduct assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, supervise staff, and coordinate with families and physicians.