Nurse Manager

Riddle Village • Middletown Township, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintains uncompromising quality of nursing care. Responsible for personnel, management, and coordination of nursing service activities for the scheduled working shift, in accordance with established philosophy, objectives, and policies of the facility to ensure safe and efficient resident care. Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care and, in the absence of the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, takes charge. Maintains current knowledge of Federal, State, and local standards and regulations for long-term care. Assists in evaluating and formulating the policies, procedures, decisions, and solutions related to nursing services. Responsible for all activities, documentation, monthly reports, and nursing care for the unit that they manage. Responsible for informing the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) or the Director of Nursing (DON) of any issues involving nursing activities, documentation, and unusual events of all shifts. Continuously reviews nursing staffing patterns, checks attendance, and revises the daily staff schedule as necessary. Make recommendations to the ADON/DON regarding employee performance evaluations. When necessary, participate in investigating employee incidents and counseling employees. Assists in orientation programs for new employees. Assists in supervising the in-service education program and follows up to evaluate the effectiveness and to determine the need for revision of methods and materials. Investigate and report complaints. Responsible for maintaining the nursing floor according to facility, state, and Federal DOH standards. The Nurse Manager takes the first line of responsibility for maintaining the unit's readiness for a DOH survey, which can occur at any time; thus, their efforts must reflect actions that will ensure excellent survey results. On-call: Must be accessible via company cell phone on scheduled weekends/holidays. The manager is the first contact for nursing staff in need of instruction or guidance. The manager is responsible for managing all circumstances pertaining to the nursing department and resident care and will contact the ADON and/or DON as needed.

Requirements

• Registered nurse (R.N.) with a valid license.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory/Managerial Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains uncompromising quality of nursing care.
• Responsible for personnel, management, and coordination of nursing service activities for the scheduled working shift.
• Ensures safe and efficient resident care.
• Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care.
• Takes charge in the absence of the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Maintains current knowledge of Federal, State, and local standards and regulations for long-term care.
• Assists in evaluating and formulating policies, procedures, decisions, and solutions related to nursing services.
• Responsible for all activities, documentation, monthly reports, and nursing care for the unit that they manage.
• Informs the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) or the Director of Nursing (DON) of any issues involving nursing activities, documentation, and unusual events of all shifts.
• Continuously reviews nursing staffing patterns, checks attendance, and revises the daily staff schedule as necessary.
• Makes recommendations to the ADON/DON regarding employee performance evaluations.
• Participates in investigating employee incidents and counseling employees when necessary.
• Assists in orientation programs for new employees.
• Assists in supervising the in-service education program and follows up to evaluate its effectiveness and determine the need for revision of methods and materials.
• Investigates and reports complaints.
• Maintains the nursing floor according to facility, state, and Federal DOH standards.
• Ensures the unit's readiness for a DOH survey.
• Is accessible via company cell phone on scheduled weekends/holidays for on-call duties.
• Acts as the first contact for nursing staff needing instruction or guidance.
• Manages all circumstances pertaining to the nursing department and resident care during on-call periods.
• Contacts the ADON and/or DON as needed during on-call periods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employer-subsidized health benefits starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Employer matching program for 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for all levels of continuing education
• Tuition Scholarships for all levels of continuing education
• Discounted meals for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager