RN Unit Manager-Seneca Hill Manor

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The Nurse Manager is responsible for the quality and efficiency of nursing services for an assigned unit. The Nurse Manager plans, administers, and coordinates nursing care on the unit in conformance with facility policies and New York State and Federal regulations.

• Contribute to the written philosophy and objectives for Seneca Hill Manor and the nursing department as requested.
• Develop short and long range goals to attain objectives in accordance with overall organizational policies and procedures.
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate the nursing staff in the provision of resident care and performance of job duties.
• Assess all residents demonstrating a change in status and notify the MD/Nurse Practitioner as needed.
• Document resident problems/ changes in status in compliance with facility policy and mandated regulations.
• Complete all required documentation in a consistent, timely, and thorough manner.
• Evaluate employees work related injuries and complete employee incident reports as needed.
• Complete performance evaluations on all unit staff in accordance with facility policy.
• Apply policies and initiate corrective action for employees who do not meet standard level of performance.
• Hold monthly staff meetings to discuss nursing/unit problems, concerns, discuss new policies/routines, etc.
• Monitor/evaluate all resident information/diagnostic results received during shift to determine need for follow-up.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Take a leadership role in unit medical and facility emergencies.
• Initiate an investigation in the event of any report of actual or suspected resident abuse.
• Work with families/residents to problem‑solve issues as they arise.
• Administer medications (as required) per facility policy following principles of safe medication administration.
• Complete treatments as needed following Seneca Hill Manor Skin Care Protocol and preventative skin care policy.
• Transcribe, double‑check and carry out MD/Nurse practitioner orders as needed.
• Function in the Charge Nurse role if needed.
• Assist in the orientation of new employees as requested.
• Participate in the development, revision and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Instruct/educate nursing staff on new policies/procedures/equipment as requested.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in use of all nursing/resident equipment.
• Assist in maintaining the nursing unit and facility in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Read and follow all memos related to the nursing department. Reinforce all memos with unit staff.
• Demonstrate effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Contribute information to assist in determining the type and amount of nursing staff and supplies needed to provide quality resident care.
• Complete resident/family teaching as needed.
• Assist in the QA process through completion of required audits. Assist staff in improving performance based upon QA results.
• Function as Building Supervisor as needed.
• Complete MDS' as needed.
• Assist in the care planning process through contribution of information for the development and/or revision of resident care plans.
• Work within the nursing department and nursing unit budget.
• Complete unit schedules and payroll on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate awareness of roles, objectives and goals of other facility health care disciplines.
• Assist in providing for the physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort and environmental safety of residents.
• Support nursing staff and nursing administration in meeting goals and objectives by following and enforcing nursing department policies and procedures.
• Perform other related tasks…