Manager Nurse - Assisted Living and Memory Care

Manager Nurse - Assisted Living and Memory Care

Position:
Manager Nurse - Assisted Living and Memory Care. Provides direct nursing care to residents on assigned floors, supervises CNAs and HHAs in delivering planned resident care, and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment. Directs and supervises assigned personnel delivering care on the unit.

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART;
Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This role is responsible for supervising nursing staff, ensuring accurate medical orders and care plans, and maintaining compliance with nursing policies and procedures.

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to assigned residents based on established nursing protocol. Observe and assess for pain/discomfort, oxygen therapy, drainage, dressings, and any incontinent elimination.
• Assess physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of residents/families through observation, interview, and examination.
• Interpret assessment data to develop and adjust the plan of care.
• Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately and timely; integrate the medical care plan into nursing care.
• Ensure medication administration is correct according to policies and procedures; document appropriately.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the resident plan of care.
• Administer medications per physician orders; document on MOR and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Assemble resident charts/records and ensure completion of necessary forms; complete monthly summaries for assigned residents.
• Prepare incident/accident reports per policy; notify Director, physician, and family as required and document accordingly.
• Assist residents in learning self-care activities.
• Supervise nursing team assignments and communicate special instructions to team members.
• Observe and supervise meals to ensure proper diet and any required assistance.
• Monitor and organize materials/resources for the assigned unit.
• Recognize emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate action.
• Ensure call lights are promptly answered and resident needs are addressed timely and appropriately.
• Assist with orientation of new staff members.
• Ensure scheduled activities take place on the assigned unit by utilizing activity personnel and/or nursing personnel.

• Level of Formal
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Area of Study: Nursing
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  1+ years
• Type of
  
  Experience:
  
  Nursing experience in a health care facility
• Special
  
  Certifications:
  
  LPN/LVN or RN license, with a current and active license in the state of the community facility
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Acceptable fluency in English to perform duties and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
• Skills and Ability: Proficient in clinical techniques (emergency procedures, skin management, hydration therapy, and other nursing procedures); able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and hostile residents; possess excellent supervisory skills.
• Personal Attributes: Willingness to work harmoniously with all staff members
• Other/Preferred: Ability/willingness to continue education credits necessary to maintain licensure and certification

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use Daily Pay. Vaccination proof may be required unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider;
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care