Nurse Manager - Short Stay Rehab

Jewish Home•Town of Brighton, NY

9d•$87,000 - $97,000

About The Position

The Nurse Manager maintains nursing care and practice standards for the Short Term Rehab (STR) unit, with responsibility for patient care management, caregiver management, and unit management. The role has delegated authority to make unit-level decisions and translates organizational objectives, policies, and procedures into effective action. It develops solutions to situations involving patients, families, staff, and unit operations. The Nurse Manager oversees care planning and delivery, evaluates staff performance and capability, coordinates staffing and services, and works with medical staff to ensure patients are seen according to regulations and their needs. The role also manages unit operations, including personnel, supplies, budget, equipment, and the physical environment; contributes to program planning and improvement; supports staff education and development; and is accountable for patient and family satisfaction. The position may assume facility supervisor responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Current New York State Registered Professional Nursing license.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Leadership and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures needed to provide quality care.
Patience, tact, and willingness to handle difficult patients and/or their families.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
At least 2 years of acute care experience, along with long-term care experience.
Previous leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of nursing care requirements for patients on the unit.
Initiate internal investigations of patient care issues and communicate unusual events to nursing administration.
Provide nursing care as necessary to meet patient care plans, including direct care when appropriate to maintain clinical competence or assess patient needs.
Assess patient and family responses to nursing home placement, care, and services.
Coordinate total patient services and optimize staff utilization to meet care needs.
Interact with unit staff to evaluate care and develop staff capability to provide care in changing circumstances.
Work with medical staff to ensure patients are seen as required by regulations and patient needs.
Develop improved nursing care programs and practices with staff and peers, and recommend changes to the Director of STR or Assistant Director of Nursing as appropriate.
Model effective communication of facility initiatives and support facility policies.
In conjunction with Human Resources, interview candidates and provide input on personnel for the unit as needed.
Monitor nursing personnel for adherence to unit and nursing department standards.
Evaluate unit staff, address performance issues with guidance from the Director of STR or Assistant Director of Nursing and Human Resources, take corrective measures, and recommend disciplinary action when indicated.
Plan, direct, or participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and conferences.
Work with the Director of Short Term Rehab and Assistant Director of Nursing to maintain staffing patterns and short-term and daily schedules.
Determine utilization of unit staff and serve as a primary clinical nursing resource for unit staff and other areas when needed.
Monitor trends that may indicate system issues and develop plans of correction.
Delegate daily operational activities involving patient care, supplies, equipment, and the unit's physical environment, using the Director of STR or Assistant Director of Nursing as a resource.
Monitor unit personnel, supplies, and budget, and maintain a safe, comfortable environment in accordance with policies and procedures.
Coordinate with support-service department managers to maintain service levels and meet special patient needs.
Participate in the nursing department budget process and recommend new or changed programs with supporting data.
Establish communication mechanisms for shift supervisors covering the unit during off-shifts.
Provide unit-based orientation to students and other non-nursing personnel regarding unit structure and operations.
Attend nursing department meetings and share relevant information with staff.
Consult with the Director of Short Term Rehab and Assistant Director of Nursing on unit program planning, self-development, and resources.
Develop annual unit program goals and objectives with the Director of Short Term Rehab and submit written reports.
Set professional self-development goals and pursue continuing education opportunities.
Assume facility supervisor responsibilities as needed.
Take responsibility for overall patient and family satisfaction on the unit.
Use appropriate Jewish Home and nursing department resources to provide consultation, education, technical, or informational services to self, staff, or patients.
Support and participate in ongoing nursing department and JHR educational and research programs.
Assist the Director of Short Term Rehab or Assistant Director of Nursing with staffing patterns and personnel needs, and provide information supporting recommendations.
Help new staff adjust and facilitate development of an appropriate orientation program through the staff and organizational development department.
Represent the nursing department through committee participation.
Perform other duties as assigned.