Registered Nurse (RN) Manager

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities•Rochester, NY

54d•$93,000 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the organization and management of nursing practice and resident care on their assigned unit, in collaboration with the nursing supervisors, ensuring effective nursing operations and resident care coverage on a 24-hour basis. Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high-quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living, and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day.

Requirements

Five (5) years’ clinical experience, one year in gerontology required.
Knowledge of New York State regulatory standards and patient rights.
Effective interpersonal communication, both written and verbal are essential.
Need to be flexible and able to adapt to change.
Basic computer skills required, including the ability to create, open, save, and retrieve electronic documents and emails, operate a laptop or desktop computer, and work within a Microsoft Windows operating system.
Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and the general public.
Completion of an approved program of professional nursing and a current/unencelled NYS RN license required.
Unexpired American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of nursing management experience preferred.
EMR experience strongly preferred.
MS Office and Outlook experience helpful.
Enthusiastically models the ESLC core values and competencies.

Responsibilities

Organization and management of nursing practice and resident care on their assigned unit.
Ensuring effective nursing operations and resident care coverage on a 24-hour basis.
Interpreting and enforcing all policies and regulations.
Maintaining awareness of government regulatory process.
Supporting nursing colleagues in their professional development toward common goals.
Attending and participating in nursing department leadership meetings.
Attending in-service programs, in and outside the facility, consistent with nursing practice.
Management and supervision of all nursing staff on assigned unit.
Developing and fostering staff morale and teamwork and being a positive role model.
Implementation of nursing goals on the unit.
Assigning nursing responsibilities on the unit.
Ensuring compliance and expectations are met for all staff on the nursing unit.
Interviewing and making hiring recommendations for nursing positions on the unit.
Assisting with new employee orientation on the unit.
Monitoring staff for use of proper body mechanics in moving/transferring residents and equipment.
Assessing the skills and educational needs of staff.
Facilitating staff to attend workshops, seminars, continuing education programs.
Providing opportunities for staff to participate in actualizing goals and plans of the nursing department.
Completing and executing performance evaluations when due.
Effectively utilizing the progressive discipline process when warranted.
Initiating the employment termination process.
Holding monthly, and as needed, staff meetings; submitting a report of all staff meetings, along with an attendance list to the Staff Education Coordinator.
Managing the assigned unit’s budget within acceptable parameters.
Identifying areas where cost control is needed.
Clarifying cost control awareness with staff in monthly meetings.
Working with staff to reduce costs while maintaining the high quality of care.
Utilizing supplies and staff time in a cost-effective manner.
Reporting unsafe condition(s) to security and maintenance as soon as possible.
Responding to emergency situations according to established ECH disaster plan.
Participating in “on call” on a rotating basis per nursing department needs.
Documenting and following through with all incidents/accidents per policy.
Creating and maintaining an environment of respect for the residents.
Assisting and guiding staff to maintain privacy, resident rights and a quiet, peaceful environment.
Encouraging resolution of issues.
Assessing and identifying residents’ needs and communicating this information to other health care professionals on a regular and timely basis.
Ensuring nursing leadership representation at daily morning report.
Initiating and/or participating in quality assurance monitoring and evaluation of resident care.
Conducting walking rounds on the unit to assess the environment for safety issues.
Assigning nursing staff members resident care activities and other duties.
Making recommendations to the Director of Nursing related to the nursing practice and resident care through regular meetings/written proposals.
Developing and implementing residents care plans per regulations.
Ensuring care plans and care cards are updated as resident’s condition and/or orders change.
Notifying responsible parties of change in resident condition.
Developing and completing MDS nursing portion.
Completing and reviewing CAA’s as required.
Transcribing and implementing physician orders per policy/procedures.
Following established documentation procedures and enforcing correct documentation procedures with staff.
Maintaining contact and ensuring compliance with the skin integrity program.
Reviewing EMRs to ensure they are accurate.