Nurse Manager - Assisted Living

Senior Lifestyle•York, ME

8h•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Nurse Manager provides direct nursing care to assigned residents in an assisted living community and supervises CNAs and HHAs in delivering planned care. The role maintains a safe, therapeutic environment and directs and supervises personnel providing care on the unit. Responsibilities include assessing residents’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs; contributing to care plans; coordinating and documenting medical and nursing care; administering medications; and responding to incidents and emergencies. The Nurse Manager also oversees resident assignments, meals, resources, call-light response, staff orientation, and scheduled activities on the assigned unit.

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.
Nursing education or experience.
At least one year of experience.
Nursing experience in a health care facility.
Current, active LPN/LVN or RN license, with a current and active LOP license in the state where the community facility is located.
English fluency sufficient to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
Proficiency in clinical techniques, including emergency procedures, skin management, hydration therapy, and other nursing procedures.
Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents.
Excellent supervisory skills.
Willingness to work harmoniously with all staff members.

Nice To Haves

Ability and willingness to complete continuing education credits necessary to maintain licensure and certification.

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 data to assist in developing plans of care.
Ensure medical orders are accurately and promptly transcribed and processed, and integrate medical care plans into nursing care.
Ensure medication administration follows established nursing policies and procedures.
Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with resident care plans.
Administer medications according to physician orders, document on the MOR, and observe for adverse reactions.
Assemble resident charts and records, ensure required forms are completed promptly, and complete monthly summaries for assigned residents.
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 for nursing team members and ensure special instructions are communicated.
Observe and supervise meals to ensure residents receive appropriate diets and assistance.
Monitor and organize material resources needed to meet the needs of the assigned unit.
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 orienting new staff members.
Ensure scheduled activities take place on the assigned unit using activity personnel and/or nursing personnel.