RN or LPN Nurse Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Nurse Managers RN/LPN to join our team at the Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, Vermont. As a Nurse Manager, you will provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and leading a team of dedicated professionals, we encourage you to apply.

• Direct the daily activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and established facility policies and procedures.
• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participate in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required.
• Assess for changes in residents' status, notify the physician and resident's family or representative, and document accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to medical records and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications as per physicians' orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
• Perform wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observe for changes, and document accordingly.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.
• Participate in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns.
• May assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implement discipline according to operational policies and as directed.

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.
• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.

• Competitive wages
• Shift differentials
• Sign-on bonus
• 6 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Accrued paid time off – full time employees
• 401(k)