RN Nurse Manager

Lutheran Senior Services•Webster Groves, MO

About The Position

Summary of Role The Nurse Manager RN is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident centered care planning for the respective neighborhood to comply with Community Quality standards, State and Regulatory Compliance. Responsibilities include the development of all nursing service personnel, performance management, evaluation, monitoring staffing needs, policy and procedures, and communication with resident and family members.

Requirements

Current RN license in state of practice
Graduate from accredited/approved school of nursing
Must be CPR certified
One year experience in Medicare in a Nursing home environment preferred
Must posses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in nursing medical practices and procedures with emphasis in the geriatric population.
Must be familiar with current laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
Mustpossestheabilitytoplan,organize,develop,implement,andinterpret theprograms,goals,objectives,policiesandprocedures,etc.,thatarenecessary for providing quality care and personal growth.
Must maintain a high level of professionalism and a cheerful disposition and willingness to handle difficult
The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.
The employee must be able to lift 50 lbs and push/pull 200lbs on wheels.
A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat).
Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members.
Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions.
Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
One year experience in Medicare in a Nursing home environment preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates Nursing Services program in the Care Center to ensure continuity of residents’ total regiment of care, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines ; Participates in pre-admission assessment data collection; Manages admissions, transfers, and discharge residents as required
Supports , evaluates, and implements written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the Care Center
Responsible for all aspects of care planning and documentation for respective neighborhood MDS
In tandem with the Director of Nursing, maintains accurate staffing levels to meet Resident care needs, including monitoring of over time
Monitors, evaluates, and recommends process improvements to meet Community quality, safety and risk management guidelines ; Ensures compliance of reporting processes
Monitors and evaluates staff development needs including orientation, performance management, and leading of self-directed work teams
Responsible for safe medication practices including compliance with Community standards, state and federal regulations; Provides regular monitoring of nursing practices
Promotes an environment that meets safety and infection control guidelines and regulations including proper hand-washing techniques, resident proper transfer, proper lifting techniques, blood borne pathogens, protective equipment and fire and emergency standards.
Participates in the maintenance of the procedures for equipment and reporting hazardous conditions of equipment.
Ensures that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the resident rights and responsibilities including CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident and employee information to assure their privacy are protected.
Ensures coordination and timely completion of the admission process
Makes rounds on neighborhoods (units) to check on residents and staff to assure appropriate and safe care delivery; Identifies issues or concerns and intervenes when necessary
Reports and supports investigative protocols as it relates to staff or resident incidents and/or accidents in accordance with state and federal regulations
Performs duties that may include direct resident care such as completion of resident assessments, treatments and administering medications
Responsible for facilitating the implementation of the care delivery model and processes, mentoring of staff, coordination and communication with other departments, while ensuring resident and family satisfaction