Registered Nurse Designee, Assisted Living

Registered Nurse Designee, Assisted Living
Hourly Rate Range: $43.00 to $46.00
Full-Time: 40 hrs/wk plus on call responsibilities (On-call responsibilities are shared with RN SALSA)
This position is similar to the Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADNS) found in a skilled nursing home
Chatham Place is brand new Assisted Living / Memory Care Community that is part of Mary Wade Home located in New Haven CT.
At Chatham Place you will experience a high quality professional culture focused on resident needs. We strive to deliver the highest quality support services with deep compassion and empathy. If you find meaning working with seniors, Chatham Place may be for you.
We take the time to talk with, and listen to, those we care for and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Our goal is to create moments of joy as often as possible. Listening to understand, demonstrating kindness, concern and tender loving care are part of our core practices. Everyone is held accountable to these standards.
This brand new building houses a community that includes 84 units that are a combination of one bedroom and studio apartments. 20 units are Memory Care and the rest are traditional Assisted Living. We have a bistro, a salon/spa, a fitness center, a beautiful activities room, a common room with fireplace and a rooftop terrace.
For 156 years we have been serving the Greater New Haven senior community. We are a mission focused non-profit, governed by a Board of Trustees. Visit www.marywade.org to see our gorgeous campus in the heart of New Haven, CT and learn more about our services and history.
This position is similar to the Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADNS) found in a skilled nursing home
This position is perfect for an RN that wants to transition from a Home Care position to an Assisted Living Community.
Responsibilities: Registered Nurse Designee

• Assures that a service plan is established for each resident and that this plan is reviewed and modified as needed in accordance with state, federal and company regulations and guidelines.
• Recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance.
• Interprets policies and objectives of ALSA service to staff.
• Establishes and maintains a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Ensures strong coordination of care with any outside providers involved in the resident service plan.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, in-services, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc, that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Participates in the development and implementation of resident care policies and brings resident care problems requiring changes in policy to the attention of the professional policy advisory groups.
• Performs personnel management functions such as establishing personnel qualification requirements, drafting procedure manuals, initiating in-service programs and record and reporting systems.
• Available to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet facility needs.
• Effectively communicates to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
• Responsible for the scheduling of daily assignments of duties for nursing staff to assure 24 hour coverage.
• Responsible for quality management program; monitors core measures; promotes team building, staff development and empowerment.
• Responsible for on-call support.
• Promotes quality resident service and amenities by incorporating the organization’s mission and standards of care
• Establish policies that govern residents' right to quality of life and care as defined by the residents' comprehensive assessment and care plan.
• Assures that all employees, customers, visitors and general public follow established policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the campus.
• Ensure that public information describing the services provided in the campus is accurate and fully descriptive.
• Review and develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections, review with department heads as required.
• Maintain productive working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements.
• Maintain operating policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Implement and monitor measurable standards in accordance with quality measures.
• Act as RN Supervisor of Assisted Living Services Agency (RN SALSA) when needed.
• May preform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid license in the State of CT
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
• Minimum 1 year of Home Care experience or community based nursing such as a community medical clinic)
• Geriatric experience preferred
• Genuine interest and passion for working with seniors

Benefits

• Work in our brand new state of the art Assisted Living building.
• Be on a team known for excellent care and high nursing standards.
• Tuition Reimbursement program helps you further your education
• Opportunity for career growth
• 403b Retirement Plan with company match up to 3%, immediately vested
• Annual uniform allowance
• Flu Shot – company paid
• Weekly Payroll
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Beautiful garden for outdoor lunch and breaks
• Life insurance and short-term disability – company paid
• Identity theft protection, prepaid legal services, AFLAC, Verizon discounts available

What you can expect at Mary Wade?

• Highly skilled leadership that coach you to grow your skills and knowledge
• Fair-minded management that wants to see you succeed
• Excellent orientation, on-boarding and continuous skill development
• Open door culture – speak to leadership anytime
• A clean, safe work environment - we are proud of our safety record!
• A reputation you can be proud to represent - we deliver the highest quality services!

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