RN Desk Nurse & Unit Manager — Day Shift (LTC)

Sterling St James Inc.; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) plan

PTO

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in Connecticut seeks two daytime RN Desk Nurses / Assistant Unit Managers to partner with Lead Unit Managers in driving unit operations and care delivery.

In this dual clinical-administrative role, you will oversee daily care, clinical documentation, physician orders, and unit workflows across paired resident units, Monday through Friday days, with opportunities for growth within a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Connecticut.
• 2–3 years in skilled nursing/long-term care with supervisory/desk nurse experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient with EMR systems for care planning and orders.
• Excellent communication with physicians, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily unit operations and desk leadership with Lead Unit Manager.
• Review, process, and reconcile physician orders, labs, and pharmacy profiles.
• Act as liaison between physicians, therapy teams, families, and nursing staff.
• Assist with resident assessments, care plans, and hospital discharge prep.
• Coach floor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs and ensure staff follow clinical standards.
• Maintain EMR documentation in compliance with DPH regulations and quality benchmarks.

Skills

RN licensure CT

LTC management experience

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sterling St James Inc. in Connecticut seeks two daytime RN Desk Nurses / Assistant Unit Managers to partner with Lead Unit Managers in driving unit operations and care delivery.

In this dual clinical-administrative role, you will oversee daily care, clinical documentation, physician orders, and unit workflows across paired resident units, Monday through Friday days, with opportunities for growth within a structured environment.