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

About the Role

Supervise day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the long-term care facility. Ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services/Clinical Services Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing employees in alignment with the resident care plan and facility regulations.
• Implement and maintain an effective orientation program for new nursing staff.
• Determine and communicate staff work/resident assignments for each shift.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents according to physician orders.
• Inform staff of new admissions and greet new residents, escorting them to their rooms.
• Participate in the assessment and care planning process, documenting observations and communicating shift findings.
• Meet with residents and/or family members as needed, reporting problem areas to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Encourage resident and family participation in care plan development and review.
• Conduct daily rounds and report findings to ensure nursing services meet standards.
• Document all interventions and activities according to policy and regulations.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing leadership, and staff regarding resident status and shift activities.
• Make rounds with physicians and schedule visits as necessary.
• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician.
• Report discrepancies in physician orders or drug/narcotic records to nursing leadership.
• Report medication, supply, and equipment needs to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a valid Alabama Registered Nurse license.
• Three years of experience in a long-term care facility or nursing home preferred.
• CPR certification required within thirty days of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
• Capability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ability to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently during the workday.
• Must possess adequate vision and hearing (or use prosthetics) to meet position requirements.
• Ability to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds with proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to walk or stand for 75% of the day.