Nurse Manager; LPN

Nurse Manager (LPN)
Bridge Crest Post Acute – A Great Place to Work Bridge Crest Post Acute is seeking dedicated and compassionate Nurse Manager to join our team. We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills and commitment to care truly make a difference.

Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000/annually, depending on experience

Essential Duties
70% of the time this position requires managerial duties

Supervise and manage the daily operations of patient care and non-patient care department

Supervise, instruct and assist Nursing Staff and CNAs in provision of care with prompt response to call signals

Primary clinical contact for coordinating admissions and discharging patients

Assign staff to residents for shifts, manage attendance, scheduling, and staff replacement when necessary

Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures

Approve final payroll timecards, and daily approval of overtime
• Provide weekly employee recognition

Attend daily and weekly leadership meetings and provide input on IDT process

Participate in orientation and on-going training of staff – provide updates for state mandated policy changes

Provide customer service to outside providers, contractors, patients, and family members

Acknowledge investigate, and resolve staff, provider, and contractor complaints

Perform skilled care assessments

Make rounds and provide report
• Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition

Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being

Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations

Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and COCsCommunicate new or updated orders for rehabilitation therapies
• Verify laboratory test samples are obtained as ordered, results are received timely and physicians are notified of results promptly

Provide resident care including carrying out physician’s orders for care, providing medication and treatment

Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to Director of Nursing Participate in development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing Oversee and participate in direct care activities to assure care delivery is consistent and follows policies & procedures

Oversee the development and implementation of care plans - review for regulatory compliance and nursing standards

Assure physician orders are current, accurate, signed, and communicated to the nursing staff and other clinical disciplines

Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility

Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department

Facilitates the resolution of issues and concerns associated with resident / patient care including family issues

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations

Will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages

Performs other duties as assigned

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.

Supervisory Requirements This position assists with the overall supervision of the nursing staff

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Minimum requirements to perform this position include a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility and a minimum of 1-year supervisory experience

Knowledge and experience with EHR software preferred (PCC)
Language Skills Must possess the ability to make independent…