Registered Nurse; RN) Manager

Description

Episcopal Senior Life Communities Mission: We provide high-quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living, and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…
Life. Inspired Every Day.

Registered Nurse Manager

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the organization and management of nursing practice and resident care on their assigned unit, in collaboration with the nursing supervisors, ensuring effective nursing operations and resident care coverage on a 24-hour basis.

Pay Range

$93,000 - $101,000 annually

Actual pay varies based on relevant experience.

Schedule

5 shifts per week

Monday - Friday

Days

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Nursing Leadership:

• Is familiar with the Episcopal Church Home (ECH) mission statement, core values/competencies and the nursing department philosophy. Must be able to discuss their concepts in meetings and whenever an opportunity occurs in the practice area.
• Is familiar with and able to interpret and enforce all policies and regulations. Consistently practices compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains awareness of government regulatory process.
• Uses the ANA standards of gerontological nursing practice as framework for professional responsibilities.
• Supports nursing colleagues in their professional development toward common goals.
• Attends and participates in nursing department leadership meetings.
• Attends in-service programs, in and outside the facility, consistent with nursing practice.

Unit Management:

• Responsible for the management and supervision of all nursing staff on assigned unit.
• Develops and fosters staff morale and teamwork and is a positive role model.
• Is responsible for the implementation of nursing goals on the unit.
• Assigns nursing responsibilities on the unit.
• Is familiar with job descriptions for all staff on the nursing unit and ensures compliance and expectations are met.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, is responsible for interviewing and making hiring recommendations for nursing positions on the unit.
• In collaboration with the staff education coordinator, assists with new employee orientation on the unit.
• Monitors staff for use of proper body mechanics in moving/transferring residents and equipment.
• Assess the skills and educational needs of staff.
• Communicates with the staff education coordinator. Facilitate staff to attend workshops, seminars, continuing education programs.
• Provides opportunities for staff to participate in actualizing goals and plans of the nursing department.
• Completes and execute performance evaluations when due.
• Effectively utilizes the progressive discipline process when warranted.
• In collaboration with HR, is responsible for initiating the employment termination process.
• Holds monthly, and as needed, staff meetings; submits a report of all staff meetings, along with an attendance list to the Staff Education Coordinator.
• Is familiar with assigned unit’s budget. With Director of Nursing’s guidance, manages it within acceptable parameters.
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, identifies areas where cost control is needed.
• Clarifies cost control awareness with staff in monthly meetings as indicated. Works with staff to reduce costs while maintaining the high quality of care.
• Utilizes supplies and staff time in a cost-effective manner.
• Reports unsafe condition(s) to security and maintenance as soon as possible.
• Responds to emergency situations according to established ECH disaster plan.
• Per nursing department needs, ss responsible for and participates in “on call” on a rotating basis.
• Documents and follows through with all…