RN Manager LTC

RN Manager LTC - $10,000 Hire/Retention Bonus

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EOE M/F/VETS/DISABLED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Nursing Care Functions:
  Directs and oversees the nursing staff to ensure the nursing procedures are followed and reflect the current policies and procedures of the facility.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to assure that medications and treatments are being administered as ordered.
• Perform direct care related activities as the need arises.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to resident care.
• Perform daily rounds of the nursing unit to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
• Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's CQI/QA program.
• Complete and investigate accident/incident reports and assist with abuse/neglect reporting to specific agencies as needed.
• Act as a liaison between physician, resident, family and resident care team to ensure physician orders are accurately carried out and documented using the resident’s plan of care.
• Complete and update the HCFA 802 weekly in preparation for interdisciplinary meetings.
• Initiate and resolve follow-up and problem charting as needed.
• Participate in weekly resident and family care conferences.

• Review new admissions and transfers for appropriate assessment and documentation.
• Assure completion of all necessary assessments required for the RAI process.
• Participation in the development and ongoing review of the written plan of care for each resident, including goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Assist in the monitoring and assessment of seriously ill residents as needed.
• Determine and authorize with the interdisciplinary team the appropriate use of chemical and physical restraints/devices when necessary in accordance with facility policy.
• Review nurses’ notes, NA care sheets to ensure compliance with the resident plan of care.
• Complete and/or participate in the MDS/RAI process as determined by facility policy; review for accuracy and timeliness per Federal Requirements.
• Direct communication with the MDS/PPS Coordinator and/or Medicare Nurse.

• Serve on, participate in and attend various committees and meetings of the facility to which you are assigned.

• Care Plan and Assessment:
  See above responsibilities for admissions, RAI, and plan of care development.
• Committee Functions:
  Serve on and participate in facility committees and meetings.
• Personnel Functions:
  Coordinate staffing patterns and nursing hours as delegated by the Director of Nursing; hold staff accountable for policy adherence; manage evaluations and disciplinary actions as directed; conduct routine unit meetings; on-call as delegated; participate in required in-services and online modules.
• Staff Development:
  Assist the education director in identifying ongoing educational and training needs.

• Follow up on all accident and incident reports and submit per facility protocol.
• Observe staff for proper safety techniques and infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, clutter-free and homelike environment…