Position Information

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

   

Nurse Manager of Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing

 

~You are a leader.

~You have genuine interest in quality assurance and performance improvement.

~You are skilled in implementing procedures that ensure the smooth functioning of a nursing department.

 

As a lead within a strong clinical team, you support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department. Reports to the Director of Nursing. 

 

CLINICAL 

• Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements;

• Help develop and implement immunization programs for resident/patients and staff;

• Performs clinical rounds on assigned nursing units;

• Promote, establish, and maintain customer relationships with resident/ patient(s), families, staff, community and other professionals;

• Implement policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control and isolation procedures as well as other systems pertinent to nursing education.

• Implement policies and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Nursing Home Administrator.

• Provide support with staff competence with electronic charting system (ECS).

• Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing department.

• Ensure all nursing staff understand and follow their respective job descriptions.  

• Participate in state and federal surveys with authorized government agencies as requested or directed by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.

• Assist and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

• Participate in the development, implementation, and review of resident discharge plans.

• Ensure assessments, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting is completed according to regulation, standards of practice, and policy.

• Actively participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as directed by the Director of Nursing.

• Maintain appropriate and adequate communication and relationships with residents and family members.

• Educate and maintain infection control policies and procedures.

• Participate in various committees and workgroups as requested.

• Participate in care plan meetings as necessary as part of the Resident Assessment Instrument process.

• Ensure sufficient numbers of licensed and certified staff are available each shift to meet regulatory requirements and provide appropriate care to residents.

• Participates as in routine and daily care of residents to include but not be limited to assistance with ADLs, meal/snack passing and assistance with eating, functional maintenance plans/nursing restorative plans, and activities. 

• Complete routine rounds each day to ensure all staff are performing work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards.

• Review complaints and concerns made by families, residents and staff, communicate these concerns including follow up with the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator as appropriate.

• Ensure care plans reflect the resident’s current needs and status.

• Identify and report any safety related concerns and occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, potentially infectious or hazardous materials in accordance with policies and procedures regarding accidents and incidents.

• Oversee the admission process; inform team members of prospective admissions, room assignments and care needs. 

• Conduct rounds with physicians as necessary.

• Ensure nursing services are provided within the scope of practice of nursing personnel.

• Report, investigate, and take appropriate action with regard to medication administration practices and care concerns. 

 

 

 

 

We encourage a work life balance by offering flexible schedules, education and growth opportunities a and more