Nursing Manager

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