Manager Nurse - Skilled Nursing

Senior Lifestyle•Gorham, ME

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the management of the skilled unit in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role involves providing direct and individualized nursing care, assessing residents' needs, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, documenting care, and supervising nursing staff. The Manager Nurse also ensures that residents receive proper care during meals, that material resources are organized, and that emergencies are handled appropriately. They also assist with new staff orientation and ensure scheduled activities take place.

Requirements

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
RN license from an accredited school
Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
Basic computer skills
Possess strong organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in a skilled, sub-acute, or memory care setting
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.
Provide ongoing systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the resident/family.
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 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 forms 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.