TCU Nurse Manager, RN

Covenant Living•Golden Valley, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Making a difference in the lives of others – that’s what working at Covenant Living is all about. Our healthcare professionals have the opportunity each and every day to make a difference in the lives of older adults. From improving our residents’ quality of life, to creating peace of mind for them and their families, our team members know that as a part of our community, they are changing lives. Covenant Living, the nation’s sixth-largest nonprofit senior living provider, is seeking qualified candidates for Nurse Managers, RN to help in fulfilling our common purpose: to create joy and peace of mind for our residents and their families by creating a better way of life. Join our organization, where teamwork, respect, and service is part of our everyday environment and build your health care career in a supportive, faith-based community. Positions are available in assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Must be currently licensed as an RN in the State.
2 years nursing experience.
2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise professional and non-professional nursing staff.
Ensure quality of care by making rounds to determine effectiveness of care, resident satisfaction, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Manage the overall functioning of the Transitional Care unit.
Provide explanation of nursing policies and procedures and assistance to staff to ensure ongoing understanding and training.
With Director of Nursing, participate in evaluation, discipline, and motivation of staff.
Communicate on regular basis with Director of Nursing and/or administration regarding observations and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, etc.
Meet with all new admissions.
Attend care conferences with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Provide explanation of nursing care to residents and families according to procedures.
Provide instructions relating to medical care as appropriate.
Administer direct and/or emergency care when necessary.
Respond to emergency needs of residents.
Contact emergency medical services for assistance when required.
Handle special projects as assigned by DON.
Assign work areas and relocate staff as needed to assure high quality of nursing care and completion of tasks.
Assist in orientation of new nursing personnel and reinforce training standards to maintain high quality of care.
Assure the functional and sanitary maintenance of the nursing units and equipment.
Report routine and emergency maintenance needs according to established procedures.
Assure the safety and security of patients through the proper use of equipment, safety devices, and by knowing and following fire, safety and disaster procedures.
Communicate with other department supervisors, physicians, consultants, staff, residents, and families to coordinate care of residents.
Risk management. Weekly participation on Adverse events meeting to discuss adverse events from the week prior and identify root cause and appropriate interventions.
1 week of on-call responsibilities per month.