Long-Term Care Nurse Manager

About the Opportunity

Our client is a reputable not-for-profit organization with locations in Westchester County and New York City. They are actively seeking a Long-Term Care Nurse Manager to join their team in Westchester. It is the responsibility of the Nurse Manager to provide leadership and act as a role model for all personnel in the planning and delivery of resident care. The right individual in this role will work with the nursing staff to plan, give, and evaluate nursing care based upon the needs and responses of the resident. The position will also arrange with other departments and agencies to provide coordinated services to residents.

The annual base salary range is $100,000 to $110,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Support and promote the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Department of Nursing
  • Ensure communication between shifts to promote continuity of resident care
  • Communicate with other disciplines to coordinate the nursing care plan
  • Supervise and evaluate the nursing care plan and all clinical functions on unit
  • Round on residents daily
  • Ensure that documentation for all newly admitted or re-admitted residents are completed timely as per policy
  • Ensure that Care Plans are current
  • Adhere to assignment and schedules set forth by Assistant Director Nursing
  • Ensure the documentation are current and accurate for MDS and reimbursement purposes
  • Investigate thoroughly all incident/accident, allegations of abuse, neglect or mistreatment and submits reports in a timely manner to the Assistant Director of Nursing
  • Work closely with Attending Physicians as the leader of the team, to ensure that residents receive optimal care and treatment
  • Participate in Wound Rounds and ensure that all investigations relating to Pressure Ulcers are completed
  • Works with Nursing Supervisors to ensure follow through on procedures, incidents, accidents, Pharmacy review issues etc
  • Know current condition and progress of all patients on unit
  • Actively participate in departmental meetings, Morning Report and other meetings as necessary
  • Coordinate facility wide nursing staffing function as assigned and adhere to budgeted staffing complement
  • Seek authorization for any change in budgeted staffing complement
  • Coordinate unit activities and personnel assignment regarding care of the residents
  • Evaluate the performance of nursing personnel on the unit including attendance reviews and exact disciplinary action as needed
  • Provide leadership in unit conferences, Utilization Review, and Resident Care/ Clinical Conferences
  • Assist in the development and revision of Nursing Department Policies & Procedures
  • Participate in and/or deliver approved in-service programs to include competency evaluation of nursing staff
  • Conduct regularly scheduled nursing meetings for problem solving and information exchange and submits agenda and minutes to Nursing Administration. Ensure that each shift is met with at least once per month
  • Conduct audit of clinical documentation and services to ensure accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures
  • Monitor staff safety protocols to ensure compliance. Utilize, demonstrate, and monitor to ensure proper body mechanic practices are always used
  • Participate in the Surveillance, Prevention, and control of infection by adhering to and ensuring compliance of staff using the Infection Control Policies & Procedures as a resource
  • Responsible for integrating and incorporating into all aspects of work performance the mission and values of the company as outlined by the Administration

 

Job Requirements

  • BSN required, MSN preferred
  • Current NYS license to practice profession of registered nurse
  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Knowledge of and experience with Federal and State requirements
  • Experience with labor unions
  • Exceptional computation and analysis skills
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency

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