Nurse Manager

SUMMARY

The Nurse Manager will plan and organize the nursing care for residents in the Health Center of Brethren Retirement Community. He/She will directly supervise the licensed nursing staf and the STNAs. The major functions of this job are: to provide leadership within the department to meet program goals and objectives; to provide leadership in a smooth transition of elders moving in and out of the facility and to maintain and respect all laws, rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
*Note: Other duties may be assigned

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the neighborhood. This includes reviewing the care provided to elders for a 24-hour period.
• Provide leadership and support for the resident-centered care model.
• Assure quality of care by performing audits on issues such as, but not limited to: skin, falls, restraints, care plans, and infection control. Maintain reports and make presentations to the Quality Assurance Process Improvement Committee.
• Utilize reports in Optimus or other electronic medical record software. Teach and monitor licensed nurses in the use of the software.
• Make regular rounds to visit acutely/terminally ill residents and newly admitted or transferred residents and assisting the Charge Nurses in assessing resident needs.
• Assure resident and family satisfaction through family meetings and interdisciplinary care team meetings.
• Initiate, direct and supervise staff in delivery of Restorative Nursing Programs.
• Support the licensed nursing staff to meet resident needs which may include but are not limited to emergency situations, admission and discharge of residents and daily care.
• Develop, implement and maintain established policies and procedures, standards of practice and productivity, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of the Ohio Department of Health laws and regulations. Be a key player or contact person during times of ODH survey.
• Assist in the admission/placement/transfer of residents to the proper level of care.
• Resolve problem situations referred to him/her by the Charge Nurse after their attempts at resolution have proven futile.
• Serve as a liaison/multi-disciplinary team member between staff, administration, residents, family, physicians, and other community members to maintain good rapport and public relations.
• Serve on various committees as assigned.
• Assist with Medicare A determination and/or other insurance coverage.
• Recommend the purchase of special supplies and/or equipment within budgetary constraints.
• Actively participate in the Nurse Manager on call rotation.
• Assist with other duties as necessary for smooth operation.

• Maintain a qualified, efficient Nursing Staff:

o Make daily contact with staff on the floor, observing techniques and services rendered by the staff to ensure adherence to quality guidelines.

o Coordinate the orientation of new Nursing Staff and providing recommendations regarding educational needs of current staff.

o Coach, teach and counsel the nursing staff.

o Review and make recommendations for revision and updating of policies and procedures.

o Participate in the assessment and identification of staffing needs, recruitment, hiring and the scheduling of hours within budgetary constraints.

o Evaluate job performance of nursing staff.

o Participate in long range planning and projects/committees as necessary to improve resident care and ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations.

• Enhance professional and personal growth and development by:

o Attended educational programs, in-services and scheduled meetings.

o Prepare and present in-services and educational programs to staff.

o Pursue advanced practice certification, college courses, etc.

o Direct and control assigned operations and information to maintain sound privacy and security practices and prevent privacy or security breaches. If a breach occurs, take corrective action.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervise the licensed nursing staff and the nursing assistants. He/She performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directly work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/r ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Licensed in State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and one year experience as competent nurse practitioner in supervisory management capacity. Ability to manage basic skills inherent in operating the computers.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be exposed to human body fluids and infections.

PRIVACY UNDERSTANDING
It is the position of Brethren Retirement Community that all of its employees have the potential to encounter both written and oral information of a private nature. It is understood that as an employee the highest standards of discretion must be observed. Under no circumstances will resident information be shared with any other person except for authorized person providing for the care of the individual(s).

Employee completed annual compliance training & exhibits behavior as set forth by the code of conduct in the performance of their duties.