SL- Nurse Manager (RN)- $10,000 Hiring Incentive

Summary of Duties

Nurse Managers are responsible for supervising the day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the long term care facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing employees in accordance with the resident care plan, current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to Nursing policies and procedures and to his/her job position duties.
• Determine and inform staff of the work/resident assignment for the shift.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents according to the doctors orders.
• Inform employees of new admission.
• Greet new admissions and escort to rooms.
• Participate in the assessment and care planning process; communicating information observed during the shift.
• Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing Services/Assistant Director of Nursing Services.
• Encourage residents and their families to participate in the development and review of care plans.
• Make daily rounds and report findings to Director of Nursing Services/Clinical Services Administrator to determine if nursing services are in accordance with nursing standards.
• Document all interventions and activities according to policy and regulations.
• Communicate with physician, Director of Nursing Services/Assistant Director of Nursing Services, and other employees, as necessary, concerning the status of residents and activities on the shift.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Schedule physician visits as necessary.
• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician.
• Report all discrepancies concerning physician’s orders for patient care to the Director of Nursing Services/Assistant Director of Nursing Services.
• Inform the Director of Nursing Services/Clinical Services Administrator of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on the shift.
• Report medication, supply and equipment needs to Director of Nursing Services/Assistant Director of Nursing Services.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities including special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed by the State of Alabama as a Registered Nurse.
• Three (3) years experience in a long-term care facility or nursing home preferred.
• Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.