Nurse Manager - Long Term Care

Seaside: A Superior Level of Health Care Seaside Skilled Rehabilitation Center is a leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation and physical therapy services for Southern Maine. Our convenient location on Portland’s Back Cove is the ideal setting for short term or long term care and extended rehabilitation, as well as respite and hospice services. We strive to offer a superior level of health care, with skilled and professional staff, with an unmatched level of access to many specialists from Cumberland County and beyond. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Seaside follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. Opportunity for LPN or RN! Sign on bonus: $12,000 Make a Difference You are a leader. You have genuine interest in quality assurance and performance improvement. You are skilled in implementing procedures that ensure the smooth functioning of a nursing department. Position Summary As a lead within a strong clinical team, you support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department. Reports to the Director of Nursing. Essential Functions Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements. Help develop and implement immunization programs for residents/patients and staff. Perform clinical rounds on assigned nursing units. Promote, establish, and maintain customer relationships with residents/patients, families, staff, community and other professionals. Implement policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control and isolation procedures as well as other systems pertinent to nursing education. Implement policies and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Nursing Home Administrator. Provide support with staff competence with electronic charting system (ECS). Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing department. Ensure all nursing staff understand and follow their respective job descriptions. Participate in state and federal surveys with authorized government agencies as requested or directed by the Administrator or Director of Nursing. Assist and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Participate in the development, implementation, and review of resident discharge plans. Ensure assessments, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting is completed according to regulation, standards of practice, and policy. Actively participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as directed by the Director of Nursing. Maintain appropriate and adequate communication and relationships with residents and family members. Educate and maintain infection control policies and procedures. Participate in various committees and workgroups as requested. Participate in care plan meetings as necessary as part of the Resident Assessment Instrument process. Ensure sufficient numbers of licensed and certified staff are available each shift to meet regulatory requirements and provide appropriate care to residents. Participate in routine and daily care of residents to include but not be limited to assistance with ADLs, meal/snack passing and assistance with eating, functional maintenance plans, nursing restorative plans, and activities. Complete routine rounds each day to ensure all staff are performing work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards. Review complaints and concerns made by families, residents and staff, communicate these concerns and follow up with the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator as appropriate. Ensure care plans reflect the resident’s current needs and status. Identify and report any safety related concerns and occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, potentially infectious or hazardous materials in accordance with policies and procedures regarding accidents and incidents. Oversee the admission process; inform team members of prospective admissions, room assignments and care needs. Conduct rounds with physicians as necessary. Ensure nursing services are provided within the scope of practice of nursing personnel. Report, investigate, and take appropriate action with regard to medication administration practices and care concerns. Leadership Complete and deliver assigned staff performance evaluations. Participate in disciplinary process, which should be administered fairly in accordance with employee policies and procedures. Identify and access available resources to develop and implement an ongoing education plan appropriate for each level of nursing staff. Professional Must be dependable, regular attendance. Communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team. Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice. Education and Experience Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a State of Maine Nursing license. Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and experience sufficient to perform all duties with excellence. Certificates and Licenses Possess a diploma, AS or BS degree in nursing. Must be currently registered/licensed in Maine. Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Benefits Tuition reimbursement. Full time employees have access to full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and disability. Employer paid life insurance. Flexible Savings Account: including medical, dependent, and limited. Paid Time Off available to all employees. 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contribution. Strong Director of Nursing and Administrator guidance and support. The ability to grow your own career within your own facility, or across our family of homes within Maine. #J-18808-Ljbffr