RN (Per Diem)

Position: Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN)

Pay: $40-44/hr, plus shift differential when applicable

Shift Openings

• Per diem within Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living/Resident Health Services

Location: Essex, CT

Who We Are

Walk through our doors and experience the future of senior living and care. Nestled beside a stunning 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows is a leader in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. Here, you’ll be part of a vibrant, mission-driven team that values your growth and well-being as much as the residents we serve. Don’t just do a job—be part of an extraordinary life!

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!

*Benefits available to part-time and per diem employees depending on number of hours worked.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel on his/her shift.
• Administers direct care as necessary.
• Administer prescribed medications to patients.
• Make rounds to ensure proper care is rendered in a safe and clean environment.
• Keeps physicians and families aware of changes in residents' condition.
• Assists in developing comprehensive care plans.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all care rendered.
• Responds to resident emergency call system.
• Encourages restorative care in order to obtain maximum resident independence.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Assures proper functioning of equipment and adequate supplies.
• Shares on-call duties with designated staff.

Qualifications

• Valid state, multi-state or compact RN license in good standing. Must have current CPR certification.
• Previous experience in nursing, patient care, or other related fields, at least 6 months of nursing experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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