LVN - Nurse Manager

Key Responsibilities:



* Support Leadership: Assist the Director of Nursing Services in overseeing daily nursing operations and managing nursing service staff.


* Policy Development: Collaborate in creating, updating, and maintaining written policies and procedures that guide the nursing department.


* Resident Care Oversight: Facilitate the resolution of issues related to resident/patient care, including concerns involving family interactions.


* Resource Management: Ensure reference materials (e.g., PDRs, regulations) at nurses' stations are current and accurately reflect best practices.


* Quality Assurance: Participate in the development and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for nursing services.


* Documentation: Complete medical forms, evaluations, studies, and charting as necessary, while ensuring compliance with company policies and state regulations.


* Patient Assessment: Conduct nursing assessments to determine residents' health status, develop plans of care, and implement nursing interventions.


* Daily Supervision: Make rounds to monitor nursing staff performance and report findings to the Director.


* Education and Training: Provide health education to residents and families, and assist in developing annual in-service training programs.


* Care Planning: Participate in developing comprehensive care plans that address residents' needs, ensuring family involvement in care discussions.

Qualifications:



* Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing school with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Must hold a valid California Registered Nurse license in good standing.


* Experience: A minimum of 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a nursing environment is preferred.


* Skills:
+ Strong decision-making and communication skills.
+ Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, staff, and external agencies.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of PCC preferred.

Physical Requirements:



* Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.


* Prolonged computer use is required, along with sitting, standing, and walking.


* Travel may be necessary for meetings and training.

Work Environment:

The work environment typically features low to moderate noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.