Nurse Manager - Assisted Living

Senior Lifestyle•Gorham, ME

9h•$93,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Nurse Manager provides direct nursing care to assigned residents and supervises CRMA, PSS, and CNA team members in delivering planned resident care. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and directing and supervising personnel assigned to the unit. The Nurse Manager assesses residents’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs; contributes to care planning; coordinates medical orders and medication administration; and maintains accurate records and documentation. The position also supports resident self-care, oversees resident assignments and meals, manages unit resources, responds to emergencies, ensures call lights are answered promptly, and assists with new staff orientation.

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 1 year of experience.
Nursing experience in a health care facility.
LPN/LVN or RN license.
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, or emotionally upset residents.
Excellent supervisory skills.
Willingness to work harmoniously with all staff members.

Nice To Haves

Ability and willingness to continue education credits necessary to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, individualized nursing care to assigned residents according to established nursing protocols.
Conduct ongoing systematic assessments of residents’ and families’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs through observation, interviews, and physical examinations.
Interpret assessment data to assist in developing plans of care.
Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately and promptly, and integrate medical care plans into nursing care.
Ensure medication administration follows established nursing policies and procedures.
Administer medications according to physician orders, document administration in EMAR, and observe for adverse reactions.
Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with resident care plans.
Assemble resident charts and records, ensure required forms are completed, and complete monthly summaries for assigned residents on time.
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 the proper diet and needed 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 appropriately and on time.
Assist with the orientation of new staff members.