About this role
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Pay: $41–$44/hr, plus shift differential and on-call pay when applicable
Shift Opening: 3–11 PM within Skilled Nursing (Weekdays); A 32‑hour position with every other Monday and Friday off - giving you a 4‑day weekend every other week!
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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Other facts
About Autumn Leaves
Family owned and operated since 2008, J&M Family Management, LLC, operates Autumn Leaves® memory care communities throughout the United States, while also owning and maintaining the brand. Additionally, J&M partners with other owners to manage other senior living properties, including assisted living and independent living communities. J&M’s principals are highly experienced in all aspects of real estate as well as management of senior living, apartments, and hospitality.
About Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves® is solely dedicated to serving those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Autumn Leaves provides exceptional care and award-winning programming in a safe and comfortable environment where residents can thrive with dignity and purpose. An acknowledged leader in memory care, Autumn Leaves combines clinical expertise, dementia-trained staff, and heartfelt compassion to promote calm, cognition, and meaningful living for our residents. For more information, please visit AutumnLeaves.com.
What you'll do
- The RN supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel, administers medications, and ensures proper care is rendered. They also maintain documentation and respond to emergency calls.
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