Registered Nurse-Part Time

apartment Benchmark Senior Living location_onThornwood, NY 10594, US

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling.

We are looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! As a Registered Nurse, your main role will be to deliver nursing care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment. You will be part of a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.

Schedule: Friday and Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm

Responsibilities

Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants
Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process
Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.
Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations.
Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.

Requirements

Current state license as an RN and CPR certification
Graduate of an approved RN program (per state requirements)
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred.
Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
Discounted Meal Program
Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
Associate Referral Bonus Program
Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
Tuition Reimbursement Program*
Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

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