Shift/Charge Nurse – RN

Atria Senior Living; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is looking for a Registered Nurse in Hamden, Connecticut to assist with the medication management program, support residents with daily activities, and maintain positive relationships with clients and families. The ideal candidate will be a licensed RN and should complete necessary training programs.

This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle varied schedules. Join Atria to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license in good standing.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification if required by State.
• Able to read and write simple correspondence effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the medication program and assist residents with medication.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Report significant incidents to the Executive Director.

Skills

Medication management

Patient care

Communication

Basic math skills

Education

Registered Nurse License

CPR Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the medication program, activity in medication room and assisting the residents with self-administration of their medication.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living and Independent with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.
• Report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents needs to the Executive Director/Resident Services Director.
• Assist in the completion of resident assessments and services plans.
• Assist in the training of assisted living staff and participates in orientation of new staff.
• Attend and participates in scheduled in-service programs, training programs and staff meetings.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Services Assistants and Resident Medication Assistants as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current license in good standing.
• Certification or licensed per state guidelines.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification if required by State.
• Must successfully complete Atria’s Medication Management Training (if providing medication reminders or assistance with medication).
• Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.