RN-Assisted Living

• This per diem RN opportunity is located in Redding, CT Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.
• Connect with your calling.
• Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut.
• Our goal, every day, is to make our residents feel at home, because when they are with us at Meadow Ridge, it is their home.
• In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as Ridge Crest, a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services.
• We are looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to support our team as a per diem associate.
• As a Registered Nurse, your main role will be to deliver nursing care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment.
• You will be part of a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.
• We are currently have a per diem opportunity available.
• Hourly Wage Range $45 - $49 Generous Shift Differentials 2nd Shift $5; 3rd shift $6 and weekend $2

Responsibilities

Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status. Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations. Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job. Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence. Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations. Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.

Requirements

• Current state license as an RN and CPR certification Graduate of an approved RN program (per state requirements) Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred. Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable. As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays Discounted Meal Program Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms Associate Referral Bonus Program Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
• *Eligibility may vary by employment status Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.