RN Unit Leader: Lead Compassionate Resident Care

Ascentria Care Alliance; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Student loan assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Potential PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Lutheran Home of Southbury, a nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Southbury, CT, seeks an RN Desk Nurse / Assistant Unit Manager to join our leadership team. Lead clinical staff, mentor nurses, and ensure compassionate, high-quality resident care across the unit.

You will oversee admissions, care planning, and documentation, while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive resident outcomes. Leadership experience in long-term care is highly valued.

Qualifications

• CT RN license in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing/geriatric care.
• Charge nurse or nursing leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, resident-centered nursing care and leadership.
• Mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and guide clinical decisions.
• Coordinate admissions, care planning, and transitions of care with interdisciplinary team.
• Support regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and survey readiness.
• Communicate with residents and families with compassion.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Connecticut RN license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The Lutheran Home of Southbury, a nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Southbury, CT, seeks an RN Desk Nurse / Assistant Unit Manager to join our leadership team. Lead clinical staff, mentor nurses, and ensure compassionate, high-quality resident care across the unit.

You will oversee admissions, care planning, and documentation, while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive resident outcomes. Leadership experience in long-term care is highly valued.