RN Designee

Mary Wade is seeking a RN Designee  to provide  high quality patient care for all Assisted Living/Memory Care residents through the effective coordination of nursing services and other interdisciplinary services.

Schedule: Full-Time: 32 hours per week with shared on call responsibilities

Hourly Rate; $ 45.00 to $48.00 (commensurate with experience)

Chatham Place is the Assisted Living / Memory Care Community that is part of Mary Wade.

At Chatham Place you will experience a high quality professional culture focused on resident needs. We strive to deliver the highest quality support services with deep compassion and empathy. If you find meaning working with seniors, Chatham Place may be for you.

We take the time to talk with, and listen to, those we care for and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Our goal is to create moments of joy as often as possible. Listening to understand, demonstrating kindness, concern and tender loving care are part of our core practices. Everyone is held accountable to these standards.

The community includes 84 units, a combination of one bedroom and studio apartments. 20 units are Memory Care and the rest are traditional Assisted Living. We have a salon/spa, a fitness center and a rooftop terrace!

For over 150  years we have been serving the Greater New Haven senior community. We are a mission focused non-profit, governed by a Board of Trustees. Visit www.marywade.org to see our gorgeous campus and learn more about our services and history.

RN Designee  Responsibilities:

• Assures that a service plan is established for each resident and that this plan is reviewed and modified as needed in accordance with state, federal and company regulations and guidelines.
• Supervises Assisted Living Agency staff to ensure continual upgrade and improvement in the care of all residents.
• Recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance.
• Interprets policies and objectives of ALSA service to staff.
• Establishes and maintains a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Ensures strong coordination of care with any outside providers involved in the resident service plan.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, in-services, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Participates in the development and implementation of resident care policies and brings resident care problems requiring changes in policy to the attention of the professional policy advisory groups.
• Available to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet facility needs.
• Effectively communicates to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
• Responsible for the scheduling of daily assignments of duties for nursing staff to assure 24 hour coverage.
• Responsible for quality management program; monitors core measures; promotes team building, staff development and empowerment.
• Responsible for on-call support.
• Promotes quality resident service and amenities by incorporating the organization’s mission and standards of care
• Establish policies that govern residents' right to quality of life and care as defined by the residents' comprehensive assessment and care plan.
• Assures that all employees, customers, visitors and general public follow established policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the campus.
• Ensure that public information describing the services provided in the campus is accurate and fully descriptive.

Qualifications: 

• Assisted Living preferred but not required
• Nurse with current CT RN license in good standing
• Must possess strong nursing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Supervisor skills and prior experience a plus
• Detail oriented
• Prior DNS or ADNS experience is a plus
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Foster strong working relationships will all staff
• Communicate clearly with resident, family and staff

• We’re proud to offer health plans through Cigna, a leading health insurer with award-winning customer service and in-person help around the state. Cigna has an extensive network of providers delivering high-quality care (state, regional, and national coverage), and 100% of Connecticut hospitals are in-network. 
• Affordable healthcare! Pay only 12 to 18 percent of the monthly premium with Mary Wade covering the majority of the Cigna health insurance premium. Dental and Vision are also offered at very low rates.
• Life struggles causing stress? We understand that mental health support is a priority in the healthcare industry which is why we provide our Employee Assistance Program at no cost. Get support immediately and long term with 24/7 access to practitioners. Many other wellness services also available. 
• Want to get a degree or earn job related credentials? Our Tuition Reimbursement benefit helps cover the costs. 
• Secure your future with our 403b Retirement Plan. Save with our 50% matching dollar program.
• Opportunity for career growth
• Weekly Payroll
• Beautiful garden for outdoor lunch and breaks
• Benefit partners offering identity theft protection, prepaid legal services, AFLAC, Verizon discounts
• Free parking on-site and located near New Haven Bus Line