Desk RN Assistant Unit Manager

Daytime RN Desk Nurse / Assistant RN Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Direct Hire On-Site

Schedule: Day Shift Monday Friday

An established mission-driven senior healthcare organization in Connecticut is seeking two collaborative clinically skilled Daytime RN Desk Nurses / Assistant Unit Managers to partner directly with Lead Unit Managers in driving unit operations.

In this dual clinical-administrative leadership role you will work side-by-side with the Lead Unit Manager to oversee daily care delivery clinical documentation physician order processing and unit workflows across designated resident units (1 dedicated to the upstairs two units 1 dedicated to the downstairs two units). This role is ideal for an experienced long-term care RN looking for a structured Monday through Friday daytime management opportunity without full solo administrative burden.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unit Operations & Desk Leadership: Work alongside the Lead Unit Manager to coordinate daily unit operations shift reports and clinical nursing workflows across two assigned units
• Clinical Order & Chart Management: Review process and reconcile physician orders lab results diagnostic reports and pharmacy profiles to ensure rapid accurate clinical execution
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Function as a primary liaison between attending physicians interdisciplinary therapy teams families and floor nursing staff to align resident care plans
• Resident Assessment & Family Communication: Assist with comprehensive resident clinical assessments care planning updates routine family updates and hospital discharge preparation
• Floor Staff Guidance & Support: Model clinical standards and provide ongoing coaching documentation support and daily guidance to floor RNs LPNs and CNAs
• Regulatory & Quality Oversight: Maintain meticulous EMR documentation standards in compliance with Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations and internal facility QAPI benchmarks

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut required
• LTC Management Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of clinical nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care (LTC) setting including demonstrated supervisory charge nurse desk nurse or unit management experience
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional administrative multitasking abilities order reconciliation skills and detail orientation to manage two active clinical units
• EMR Proficiency: High proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g. PointClickCare) for care planning order entries and audit compliance
• Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with physicians facility leadership nursing teams and resident families

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Coverage: Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision insurance plans with robust employee well-being and support resources
• Retirement Plan with Match: Employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan offering Traditional and Roth options with a 100% match up to 2% of contributions (plus an additional 1% match potential based on eligibility)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous accrued PTO program combining vacation personal and sick time with accrual rates based on length of service
• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave: Accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked (up to 40 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays: 6 paid company holidays per year
• Tuition & Educational Support: Annual course and tuition reimbursement of up to $4000 per year for eligible full-time employees

Note on Compensation: The posted range represents base rates for specialized nursing and supervisory positions. Final pay will be determined during the interview process based on clinical background leadership experience and selected shift/Baylor structure.

Note on Hiring Requirements: All job offers are strictly contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment background checks Connecticut state nursing license verifications health clearances and drug screenings.

Note on Employment Status: The position outlined above represents a direct-hire permanent clinical nursing leadership role with flexible weekend shift options.

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