Nurse Manager (Unit Manager- Charge RN - Registered Nurse Supervisor) occupation at HealthBridge Management in New Bedford

HealthBridge Management is employing Nurse Manager (Unit Manager- Charge RN - Registered Nurse Supervisor) on Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:56:24 GMT. Job Description: The Unit Manager is responsible for the day to day coordination and 24 hour oversight of all aspects of his/her assigned clinical unit. Reporting To: * Director of Nursing Services Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Ensure that required staffing levels are met for each shift on a daily basis needed to render care for the number of residents assigned to her/his responsibility...

Nurse Manager (Unit Manager- Charge RN - Registered Nurse Supervisor)

Location: New Bedford Massachusetts

Description: HealthBridge Management is employing Nurse Manager (Unit Manager- Charge RN - Registered Nurse Supervisor) right now, this occupation will be placed in Massachusetts. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Description:
The Unit Manager is responsible for the da! y to day
coordination and 24 hour oversight of all aspects of
his/her assigned clinical unit.

Reporting To:

• Director of Nursing Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that required staffing levels are met for

each shift on a daily basis needed to render care
for the number of residents assigned to her/his
responsibility.

• Make sure that staffing level adjustments are made

each shift as needed and the Federal required posted
schedule is adjusted to reflect current actual
staffing.

• Attend, participate and lead the weekly resident “At

Risk" meeting ensures resident care and condition
concerns are identified, interventions are
appropriate to cause and follow up is completed.

• Attend and participate in morning clinical review

meeting.

• Attend and participate in PPS meetings as in! dicated.
• Attend and participate in monthly QA and A m! eetings,

as assigned, and assist with follow up for any
identified problems.

• Monitor provision of resident care by licensed

nurses and C.N.A.’s ensure required documentation is
completed.

• Review 24- hour resident change in condition report

daily ensure necessary follow-up occurs including
appropriate interventions implemented, physician and
family notified and required documentation has been
completed.

• Review resident medical records and documentation to

ensure clinical programs are in place per policy and
procedures.

• Identify educational needs of staff discuss findings

with the Facility Educator and work collaboratively
to meet these needs.

• Participate on other committees as requested by the

Administrator/Director of Nursing Services.

• Ensure that resident care and documentation is in

complia! nce with state and federal rules and
regulations.

• Comply with and ensure that staff is in compliance

with HIPAA rules and regulations, reporting any
known violations to the Administrator and Director
of Nursing Services.

• Ensure work assignments are made for assigned staff,

including breaks and lunches and staff is compliant
with assignments.

• Initiate disciplinary action as necessary for staff

members in collaboration with DON/ADON.

• Communicate with the appropriate department

manager/DON and participate with follow up and
resolution to any grievances/concerns from
personnel, residents or family members.

• Ensure physician orders are being followed.
• Assist the DON/ADON with preparing performance

evaluations as directed.

• Greet new admissions and families and assist nursing

staff with admission process as ! needed.

• Within 24 to 48 hours, ensure that all admission

documentation is complete including all required
clinical assessments and care plans.

• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to

ensure that medications are being administered as
ordered and that treatments are provided as
scheduled.

• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing.

Assist in developing and implementing corrective
action.

• Attend and participate in continuing education

programs to remain current with standards of nursing
practice and to maintain licensure requirements.

• Ensure that your nursing staff follows policy and

procedures, including appropriate dress code.

• Ensure that nursing staff participate in all fire

safety and disaster preparedness drills.

• Ensure that nursing personnel are follow established

infection control proced! ures when isolation
precautions become necessary.

• Ensure that all personnel operate nursing equipment

in a safe manner.

• Participate as needed and/or directed in

collaboration with the Resident Assessment/Care Plan
Coordinator in the development of a written care
plan (preliminary, interim and comprehensive for
each resident that identifies the problems/needs of
the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals
to be accomplished and which professional service is
responsible for each element of care.

• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy

and that nursing service personnel knock before
entering the resident’s room.

• Report and assist with investigation of any

allegations of resident abuse including
misappropriation of resident property.

• Assist Social Services with ensuring that an Advance

Directive/Code St! atus has been obtained and
documented in appropriate places per pol! icy.

• Participate in the annual survey and/or complaint

survey processes as directed by Administrator/DON
and assist as directed with any plans of correction
required.

Job Requirements:Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or must be a

graduate of an approved RN program.

Professional Experience:

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Two years of LTC experience.
• Acute Care experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must be an actively licensed RN in assigned state(s)

of employment.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:56:24 GMT

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