Nursing Manager
Insight Global is looking for Nursing Manager in Stamford, CT.
This local job opportunity with ID 3640520960 is live since 2026-04-16 16:50:24.
Insight Global's client is seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager for a residential care facility supporting adults with mental health and chronic medical needs. This role is ideal for a hands-on nurse leader who thrives in a close-knit environment, values long-term resident relationships, and is comfortable balancing clinical oversight with day-to-day care. The RN Nurse Manager will oversee medication administration, supervise nursing staff, coordinate care with external providers, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a compassionate, family-like culture where resident happiness is the top priority.
Day-to-Day:
- Oversee and coordinate all direct resident care (44 residents; capacity up to 50)
- Ensure residents are clinically prepared and medically optimized
- Supervise LPN and CNAs/attendants (10 total staff; 8 FT, 2 PT)
- Complete annual performance reviews and support staff development
- Oversees resident care plans and ensures updates are completed per regulations
- Maintain integrity of the medication room, inventory, and compliance
- Oversee daily medication administration accuracy (high volume med pass)
- Communicate with physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and conservators
- Transcribe and implement doctor's orders
- Provide nursing care including wound care, diabetic testing, nebulizers, vaccines
- Assess residents returning from hospitalizations
- Coordinate referrals (PT, home care, specialists)
- Lead monthly in services and oversee staff certifications
- Prepare for and support DPH inspections
- Respond to incidents (falls, injuries, behavioral health concerns)
- Support admissions assessments and discharge planning
- Be present across shifts to support day, evening, and night staff handoffs
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Active Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license
- 5+ years RN experience with 2+ years in a management or leadership role
- Active CPR certification Associate's Degree in Nursing
- Experience working with elderly and/or mental health populations
- Experience with AcuFlo or other eMAR systems
- Comfort supervising and supporting LPNs and CNAs/attendants
- Experience with physician orders, assessments, and care plan oversight
- Ability to be hands-on in a small-staff, family-style environment
- Willingness to be on call 24/7 (primarily phone support; rare onsite weekends)
- Strong clinical judgment; calm and effective in emergencies
- High level of compassion, respect, and accountability for resident outcomes
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience overseeing medication administration by attendants
- Strong background in medical/surgical nursing or charge nurse experience
- Residential care home or assisted living experience
- Experience with DPH inspections and survey readiness
- Mental health exposure (bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, major depressive disorder)
- Public health nursing background
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
- Mission driven, family oriented care mindset
Salary: $100-$110k