Nurse Manager

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive delivery of personal care services to residents on a day-to-day basis following required regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a physical, social and psychological environment conducive to the best interests and welfare of the residents.
• Carefully coordinate, train and supervise care staff in accordance with the residents' needs, state regulations, and policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Licensed LPN/LVN or RN in good standing with State Licensing Authority.
• Experience of 3 - 5 years or more in the care of senior adults.
• Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare setting.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the resident and community.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Experience in training and staff development.

Essential Functions

• Ensure sound infection control practices are in place that promotes a healthy environment.
• Serve as liaison between resident, family, physician and other health care providers regarding health care issues.
• Provide oversight of the medication management systems and ensure that medications are dispensed in a safe and effective manner.
• Review resident records on a regular basis and ensure that documentation accurately addresses the healthcare issues, including identified concerns, interventions and outcomes, of all residents.
• Maintain a current knowledge of OSHA and state regulations and routinely monitor Community compliance with regulations related to resident care and nursing practices.