Nurse Manager - Long Term Care

Seaside: A Superior Level of Health Care

Seaside Skilled Rehabilitation Center is a leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation and physical therapy services for Southern Maine. Our convenient location on Portland’s Back Cove is the ideal setting for short term or long term care and extended rehabilitation, as well as respite and hospice services. We strive to offer a superior level of health care, with skilled and professional staff, with an unmatched level of access to many specialists from Cumberland County and beyond.

Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Seaside follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Sign on bonus: $12,000

You are a leader.

You have genuine interest in quality assurance and performance improvement.

You are skilled in implementing procedures that ensure the smooth functioning of a nursing department.

As a lead within a strong clinical team, you support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department. Reports to the Director of Nursing.

• Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Help develop and implement immunization programs for residents/patients and staff.
• Perform clinical rounds on assigned nursing units.
• Promote, establish, and maintain customer relationships with residents/patients, families, staff, community and other professionals.
• Implement policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control and isolation procedures as well as other systems pertinent to nursing education.
• Implement policies and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Nursing Home Administrator.
• Provide support with staff competence with electronic charting system (ECS).
• Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing department.
• Ensure all nursing staff understand and follow their respective job descriptions.
• Participate in state and federal surveys with authorized government agencies as requested or directed by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Assist and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and review of resident discharge plans.
• Ensure assessments, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting is completed according to regulation, standards of practice, and policy.
• Actively participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Maintain appropriate and adequate communication and relationships with residents and family members.
• Educate and maintain infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in various committees and work groups as requested.
• Participate in care plan meetings as necessary as part of the Resident Assessment Instrument process.
• Ensure sufficient numbers of licensed and certified staff are available each shift to meet regulatory requirements and provide appropriate care to residents.
• Participate in routine and daily care of residents to include but not be limited to assistance with ADLs, meal/snack passing and assistance with eating, functional maintenance plans, nursing restorative plans, and activities.
• Complete routine rounds each day to ensure all staff are performing work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards.
• Review complaints and concerns made by families, residents and staff, communicate these concerns and follow up with the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator as appropriate.
• Ensure care plans reflect the resident’s current needs and status.
• Identify and report any safety related concerns and occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, potentially infectious or hazardous materials in accordance with policies and procedures regarding accidents and incidents.
• Oversee the admission process; inform team members of prospective admissions, room assignments and care needs.
• Conduct rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Ensure nursing services…