LVN/LPN Manager

PACS

About The Position

The LVN/LPN Manager assists the Director of Nursing Services with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department in a long-term care facility. The role helps maintain nursing policies, procedures, reference materials, and the Nursing Service Procedures Manual; supports the nursing department’s quality assurance program; and addresses issues involving resident care and families. The position performs nursing assessments, develops and implements plans of care, reviews documentation, makes rounds to assess staff performance, and may provide general nursing care during emergencies or staffing shortages. It also assists with resident assessments, MDS and care-plan processes, staff education, budget preparation, and administrative documentation. The position assists with overall supervision of nursing staff and must maintain confidentiality and practice within applicable qualifications and scope-of-practice limitations.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain required continuing education and licensing requirements.
Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Ability to maintain supplies and equipment and the appearance of maintenance work areas.
Ability and willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and prolonged computer use.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
One to three years of supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the nursing service department’s day-to-day functions.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
Facilitate resolution of issues and concerns related to resident or patient care, including family issues.
Ensure nursing-station reference materials are current and recommend written materials that could help meet residents’ needs.
Keep the Nursing Service Procedures Manual current and reflective of the facility’s nursing procedures.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and implementing the nursing service department’s quality assurance program and other quality assurance activities.
Complete administrative duties and required forms and documents, including medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Make nursing diagnoses and perform nursing assessments of residents’ or patients’ health status; develop and implement care based on assessments.
Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards, and report findings to the Director.
Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner.
Review nurses’ notes for informative and descriptive documentation, resident responses, and consistency with residents’ wishes.
Authorize use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Provide health education to patients and families.
May assist the In-service Director/Educator with developing annual in-service training programs.
Participate in preliminary and comprehensive assessments of each resident’s nursing needs.
Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator with planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including implementation of RAPs and Triggers.
Participate in developing written preliminary and comprehensive care plans that identify resident problems and needs, care to be provided, goals, and responsible professional services.
Encourage residents and families to participate in developing and reviewing care plans; ensure involved personnel know the care plan and nursing staff consult it before providing daily care.
Maintain rapport with services involved in care planning to support a team approach to comprehensive care plans.
Adhere to scope-of-practice limitations and complete required documentation in accordance with company policy and state and federal regulations.
Perform general nursing duties in emergencies or staffing shortages and perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in preparing and planning the nursing service department budget and submit it to the Director for review, recommendations, or approval.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.
Assist with overall supervision of nursing staff.