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 nursing care for residents, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, documentation, and coordination of medical orders. The manager supervises resident assignments and unit resources, supports staff orientation, and ensures resident needs and scheduled activities are addressed.

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 one 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 speak, read, write, and communicate 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 based on established nursing protocols.
Observe and assess residents for pain or discomfort, oxygen therapy, drainage, dressings, and incontinent elimination.
Assess residents’ and families’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs through observation, interview, and physical examination.
Interpret assessment information to assist in developing plans of care and integrate medical care plans into nursing care.
Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately and promptly.
Administer medications according to physician orders and established nursing policies; document on MOR and observe for adverse reactions.
Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with residents’ plans of care.
Assemble resident charts and records, complete required forms, and complete monthly summaries for assigned residents in a timely manner.
Prepare incident or 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 provide special instructions.
Observe and supervise meals to ensure residents receive the proper diet and assistance.
Monitor and organize material resources needed to meet the assigned unit’s needs.
Recognize emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate action.
Ensure resident call lights are answered promptly and needs are addressed timely and appropriately.
Assist with orientation of new staff members.
Ensure scheduled activities occur on the assigned unit using activity personnel and/or nursing personnel.