Manager Nurse - Mental Health Unit - Skilled Nursing

Senior Lifestyle•Gorham, ME

About The Position

The Manager Nurse is responsible for managing the skilled unit in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role provides and oversees individualized nursing care for residents, supports care planning and medication administration, maintains accurate documentation and records, and coordinates nursing team members and unit resources. The position serves residents in a mental health unit within a skilled nursing setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Area of study: Nursing.
At least 1 year of experience.
Psychiatric experience required.
Experience in a skilled, sub-acute, or memory care setting.
RN license from an accredited school.
Acceptable fluency in English to perform job duties and communicate orally and in writing with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
Basic computer skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, individualized nursing care to assigned residents according to established nursing protocols.
Observe and assess residents for pain or discomfort, oxygen therapy, drainage, dressings, and incontinent elimination.
Conduct ongoing, systematic assessments of residents’ and families’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs through observation, interview, and physical examination.
Interpret assessment information to support development of a plan of care.
Ensure medical orders are accurately and promptly transcribed and processed, and integrate the medical care plan into nursing care.
Ensure medication administration follows established nursing policies and procedures; administer medications according to physician orders and observe for adverse reactions.
Document care accurately and promptly in accordance with the resident’s plan of care, including documentation on MOR.
Assemble resident charts and records and ensure required forms and monthly summaries are completed on time.
Prepare incident and accident reports as needed; notify the AL Director, physician, and family after incidents according to policy, and document accordingly.
Assist residents in learning self-care activities.
Supervise resident assignments to nursing team members and ensure special instructions are communicated.
Observe and supervise meals to ensure residents receive the proper diet and assistance.
Monitor and organize material resources needed to meet the unit’s needs.
Recognize emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate action.
Ensure resident call lights are answered promptly and needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
Assist with orientation of new staff members.
Ensure scheduled activities take place on the assigned unit using activity personnel and/or nursing personnel.