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

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Demorest, GA

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About The Position

The RN Clinical Manager oversees clinical operations and manages and supervises the nursing department at the assigned long-term care (LTC) facility, functioning as the facility’s LTC Nursing Manager (DON). The role monitors consistency with organizational policies and procedures, develops nursing standards, evaluates staff development programs, and establishes departmental goals, objectives, performance standards, policies, and procedures. The manager advises administration on proposed procedural changes affecting resident care and supervises and mentors Nurse Managers at assigned LTC facilities. The position also performs Antibiotic Stewardship responsibilities under the LTC Antibiotic Stewardship policy. The Clinical Manager plans, organizes, directs, and controls facility nursing services and serves as facility supervisor when the administrator is out of the office. The role promotes staff development, collaborates on resident care programs, evaluates care management, maintains departmental records, monitors regulatory and quality compliance, investigates complaints, and ensures that resident assessments and multidisciplinary care plans are completed as required.

Requirements

Current RN licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Associate degree.
Three years of experience in long-term care supervision and successful experience overseeing the nursing department of a nursing home.
Good organizational skills.
Good leadership abilities.
Knowledge of applying good clinical skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, family members, and staff on an appropriate course of treatment for residents.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical operations of LTC facilities and monitor consistent application of policies and procedures.
Review and approve necessary changes in clinical operations.
Function as the LTC Nursing Manager (DON) in the assigned facility.
Supervise and mentor Nurse Managers at other LTC facilities and assist with their orientation.
Ensure Nurse Managers carry out LTC clinical operations consistently.
Plan, organize, direct, and control facility nursing services; act as facility supervisor when the administrator is out of the office.
Manage FTEs and budget provisions in accordance with resident needs, regulations, and organizational policies.
Plan and conduct conferences and discussions with administrative and nursing staff about departmental policies, procedures, problem-solving, and new policies.
Promote nursing staff growth and development 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 monitor 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, use disciplinary measures as necessary, and counsel staff when appropriate.
Ensure a pertinent written multidisciplinary care plan is developed for each resident.
Ensure state-approved resident assessments are completed according to state and federal regulations.
Ensure a rehabilitative/restorative nursing program is integrated into nursing services and multidisciplinary care plans.
Delegate effectively in managing nursing personnel.
Perform assigned Antibiotic Stewardship responsibilities in accordance with the LTC Antibiotic Stewardship policy.