Manager Nurse - Skilled Nursing

Senior Lifestyle • Gorham, ME

2d

About The Position

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This position is responsible for the management of the skilled unit in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Requirements

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Area of Study: Nursing
• Years of Experience: 1+ years
• Type of Experience: In a skilled, sub-acute, or memory care setting
• Special Certifications: RN license from an accredited school
• Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
• Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills
• Skills and Ability: Possess strong organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to assigned residents based on established nursing protocol.
• Observe and assess for: pain/discomfort, oxygen therapy, all drainage, all dressings, and any incontinent elimination which may have occurred.
• Provide ignition and ongoing systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the resident/family through observation, interview, and physical examination.
• Interpret assessment data and information to assist in developing a plan of care.
• Assure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately and timely and integrate the medical care plan into the provision of nursing care.
• Assure that medication administration is correct, according to the established nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the resident plan of care.
• Administer medication per physician orders.
• Document properly on MOR.
• Observe for any adverse reaction.
• Assemble resident charts, resident records, and assure all necessary form are completed in a timely manner.
• Assure all monthly summaries are completed in a timely manner for assigned residents.
• Prepare incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy, notify AL Director, physician, and family post incident per policy and document accordingly.
• Assist resident in learning self-care activities.
• Supervise all resident assignments to nursing team members, and assure special instructions are given to team members.
• Observe and supervise all meals to ensure residents receive the proper diet and any assistance required.
• Monitor and organize all material resources necessary for meeting needs of assigned unit.
• Recognize emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate action.
• Ensure that resident call lights are promptly answered, and their needs are addressed timely and appropriately.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff members.
• Ensure that all scheduled activities take place on assigned unit by utilizing activity personnel and/or nursing personnel.

Benefits

• Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.
• All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.
• Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees