RN Designee (Assistant Director Of Nursing)

Resident Service Designee

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Resident Service Designee to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

What we offer

• Competitive wages

• Flexible shifts

• Paid training & uniforms

• Growth opportunities

• Bonus & incentive programs

• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports the Director of Nursing (Resident Services Director) in the administration of the nursing services. In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, the Resident Service Designee directs, plans, and coordinates services activities of professional nursing and auxiliary nursing personnel in rendering resident care.

• Interprets policy and regulations to all nursing personnel and ensures compliance.

• Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to ensure quality of resident care.

• The Resident Service Designee in concert with the Director of Nursing assumes responsibility for providing oversight of the resident health care service's needs, including the overall medication delivery system and the coordination of in-service training for the Resident Care Services Department.

• The Resident Service Designee contributes directly and positively to the team approach to quality resident care by attending to and assisting with a variety of physical, emotional and social needs to help residents maintain their highest level of independence possible.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Must be a Registered Nurse, licensed to practice in the state of Connecticut with a minimum one-year experience in assisted living or home care.

• A passion for working with seniors is preferred.

• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members.

• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.