RN Nurse Manager Job New York New York USA,Nursing

Location: New York

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of job is to assess implement, and evaluate the nursing care of assigned patients in accordance Federal, State, and Local standards guidelines and regulations that govern such; activities and as may be directed by Administrator and Director or Nursing. Requires knowledge of patients in adolescent adult and geriatric age group but not limited to consideration of special needs and behaviors or these groups.
Responsible for adhering to the legal definition of nursing diagnosing and treatment human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care, supportive to or restorative of life and well being, and executing medical regimens prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or dentist. A nursing regimen consistent with and shall not vary from any existing medical regimen.
Delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties your immediate supervisor is the ADNS
Every effort has been made to make to job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform The omissions of specific statements of
duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the
position.
Consults nursing staff, Physicians, management team on nursing problems and interpretation of facility policies to ensure resident needs are met.
Maintains performance improvement activities within the department
and participates in CQI activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess professionalism, strong organizational and interpersonal skills have a polished presentation and be able to maintain strict confidentiality on all matters. Must be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervisions.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; currently licensed in the State of New York
Preferably 2 years experience in long-term care.
Genuine interest and sincere desire to work in geriatric nursing.
Knowledge of MDS / CCP required