Position: Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN)
Pay: $40-44/hr, plus shift differential when applicable
Shift Openings:
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:
*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.
EEO Employer
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, and established in 1971, LCS is a leading provider of high-quality senior lifestyle products and services. The LCS Family of Companies focus on development, operations management, marketing and sales management, and strategic planning for Life Plan Communities, formerly referred to as Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), and rental independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities nationwide. The company also provides a full-service real estate private equity enterprise, insurance, and national purchasing consulting services. The companies of LCS serve thousands of seniors across the nation.
