RN Manager

KEY ESSENTIALS

• Complete admissions assessments and reassessment on all patients.
• Support and promote the philosophy, objective, policies and procedures of Casa Promesa.
• Responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the nursing staff, housekeeping, and security.
• Works closely with medical support staff to ensure resident needs are met.
• Greet admitted patients and prepare them for physical examination and treatment and document admissions for Director of Nursing.
• Maintain medical supplies and equipment and work closely with Unit Clerk to ensure par levels.
• Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient to staff members.
• Assess the patient’s physical and psycho social condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Alert Director of Nursing and Medical Director of all changes.
• Utilize manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency and effect productivity.
• Accurately record patient information in the electronic medical records system and patient medical record. Documentation must always be in compliance.
• Demonstrate a current working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation and medications.
• RN may be directed to give out medications to patients if required. All nurses will utilize the five rights of medication administration: Right Patient, Right Time, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route.
• Prepare Nursing 24-Hour Report.
• Adhere to the standards, policies, procedures and goals of the medical center.
• Participate in all trainings as required and provide trainings to LPN’s and CNA’s on the units.
• Act as a liaison in coordinating patient care activities with nurses, physicians and allied health professionals.
• Coordinate patient care activities with regulatory agency site visits to include DOH.
• Maintain adequate infection control standards.
• Review and report all medical, accident/incidents related to patient care and provide input into actions necessary to resolve problems.
• Participate in weekly and on an “as needed basis” case conferencing sessions with interdisciplinary team members to discuss resident issues/concerns.
• Manage Petty Cash funds appropriately to meet resident needs.
• Process payroll for his/her unit each week and work closely with the Staff Coordinator to achieve compliance.
• Provide scheduling assistance to find coverage.
• Provide annual evaluations to all LPN’s and CNA’s on the assigned unit.
• Conduct COVID-19, Influenza, RSV and any other testing for both staff and residents as directed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science of Nursing required.
• 1-3 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Current and unrestricted licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current and valid, CPR (BLS)/AED Certification.
• Current Infection Control certification (approved by NYS, valid for 4 years, 4.0 hours).
• Knowledge of Substance Use, HIV/AIDS, Geriatrics and Mental Illness required.
• Must obtain the following trainings within 90 days: Advance Directives, HIV Resident Rights, Patient Abuse and Neglect.