Assistant Director of Nursing: Job at Benchmark Senior Living

Benchmark Senior Living Fairfield, CT 06824

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Sturges Ridge at Fairfield is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing. As an Assistant Director of Nursing you will manage the successful operation of the Resident Care Department, under the leadership of the Resident Care Director within our senior living community. Responsibility includes direct oversight, coaching, and direct supervision of all resident care service providers in the community. Provide on floor nursing support to our residents and interacting with family members. Incumbent will also conduct external and internal assessments and be available to take on call as needed.

Resposibilities:

  • Assuring compliance with all resident care related regulations (e.g., medication management)
  • Documenting and providing accurate record-keeping, as appropriate
  • Demonstrating personal/resident safety methods and procedures
  • Communication with residents and families
  • Assessments

Requirements include:

  • Being a Registered Nurse, per state regulations; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing a plus
  • Required is a minimum of 1 year Assisted Living/Home Care or Hospice experience as a RN and 2 years experience in a care setting as a RN
  • Certified in Gerontology through the American Nurses Credentialing Association a plus
  • Knowledge of Dementia care a plus
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds individually
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to be on call as identified by the community



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