RN Clinical Manager - Long Term Care - New Horizons Habersham - Full Time Days

Northeast Georgia Health System•Demorest, GA

14d

About The Position

The RN Clinical Manager oversees clinical operations and manages and supervises the nursing department at the assigned long-term care facility. The role functions as the facility’s LTC Nursing Manager (DON), ensures consistency in clinical policies and procedures across facilities, develops nursing standards, and evaluates staff development programs. The manager establishes department goals, objectives, performance standards, policies, and procedures, and advises administration on proposed procedural changes affecting resident care. The role also supervises and mentors Nurse Managers at other LTC facilities and carries out assigned Antibiotic Stewardship responsibilities under the LTC Antibiotic Stewardship policy. The position directs facility nursing services, manages staffing and budget provisions in accordance with resident needs and applicable requirements, supports staff development, maintains required records, and collaborates on resident-care programs. It evaluates care management, monitors regulatory and safety compliance, investigates complaints, oversees staff performance, and ensures resident assessments and multidisciplinary care plans are completed as required.

Requirements

Current RN licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Associate degree.
At least three years of experience in long-term care supervision.
Successful experience overseeing the nursing department of a nursing home.
Good organizational skills.
Leadership abilities.
Knowledge of applying good clinical skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, family members, and staff on appropriate resident treatment plans.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical operations at LTC facilities and ensure consistent policies and procedures.
Review and approve necessary changes in clinical operations.
Function as the LTC Nursing Manager (DON) at the assigned facility and supervise and mentor Nurse Managers at other LTC facilities.
Assist with orientation of new Nurse Managers and ensure consistent clinical operations across facilities.
Plan, organize, direct, and control facility nursing services; serve as facility supervisor when the administrator is out of the office.
Manage FTEs and budget provisions according to resident needs, federal and state requirements, and organizational policies.
Plan and conduct discussions with administrative and nursing staff to formulate departmental policies and procedures, solve problems, and interpret new policies and procedures.
Promote nursing staff growth through in-service programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education opportunities.
Maintain required departmental records.
Collaborate with nursing and other staff to develop, plan, and implement resident-care programs.
Evaluate coordinated medical and nursing resident-care management and implement changes as appropriate.
Interpret and implement administrative and nursing policies and state or federal regulations.
Conduct inspection tours to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control, and quality assurance; implement corrective actions as needed.
Investigate complaints concerning nursing services and take appropriate action.
Monitor and document staff performance, apply disciplinary measures as necessary, and counsel staff when appropriate.
Ensure that each resident has a pertinent written multidisciplinary care plan.
Ensure resident assessments are completed according to state and federal regulations.
Ensure rehabilitative and restorative nursing is integrated into nursing services and the multidisciplinary plan of care.
Delegate nursing personnel effectively.
Perform Antibiotic Stewardship responsibilities assigned under the LTC Antibiotic Stewardship policy.