Nurse Manager

Essential Duties


* Care, Coordination, & Oversight
+ Develop, update, and monitor individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
+ Ensure that care plans reflect the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
+ Conduct routine assessments and communicate changes in condition to the physician and appropriate staff.


* Resident Care & Advocacy
+ Monitor resident health status and provide direct nursing care as needed.
+ Advocate for residents' rights and quality of life, ensuring dignity, respect, and safety.
+ Act as the primary point of contact for families regarding resident care updates.


* Team Leadership & Supervision
+ Supervise and support CNAs and other nursing staff in the delivery of daily care.
+ Provide training, guidance, and feedback to staff to ensure adherence to care standards and policies.
+ Assist in performance evaluations and corrective actions when necessary.


* Documentation & Compliance
+ Accurately document evaluations, treatments, and care interventions in the medical record.
+ Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations, including infection control and safety protocols.
+ Prepare for and participate in state surveys, audits, and quality assurance activities.
+ Complete MDS information on residents as required.


* Communication & Collaboration
+ Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
+ Facilitate care conferences with residents and families.
+ Report significant changes, incidents, or concerns promptly to the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications


* Education and/or Experience
+ Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
+ Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or similar healthcare setting preferred.
+ Strong knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.


* Language Skills
+ Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.


* Reasoning Ability
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing resident needs.


* Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
+ Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Physical Demands


* Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.


* Extended periods of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility.


* Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Work Environment


* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the...