Nurse Manager

Maintain quality and consistency of assisted living care and supervise staff in our 69 bed assisted living residence in accordance with current applicable Health Department regulations, and in accordance with Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living established policies and procedures. Perform duties under the direction of the Director of Resident Care and Administrator. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: NURSING SERVICES Maintain a consistent level of professionalism with residents, family members and staff. Enforce compliance with all administrative and Nursing Policies and Procedures. Make accurate decisions and take appropriate actions especially with regard to changes in resident physical, mental or emotional status. Carry out all requests made by the Director of Resident Care and/or Administrator. Keep the Director of Resident Care and Administrator informed of resident status and other related matters. Assist with service plans and update them accordingly. Attend all nursing staff meetings and in-services. Delegate assignments to staff and update them as necessary. Make necessary rounds of resident apartments. Administer medications to the residents and document accordingly. Review 90-day assessments as directed. Review medication sheets and physician orders for accuracy and transcribe orders as needed. Complete any non-sterile treatments as ordered and as needed. Maintain resident records for accuracy and compliance with State and Federal regulations. Ensure that staff completes all assigned duties. Complete necessary incident reports and notify families physicians and Director of Resident Care of the incidents. Check for general cleanliness of the area and maintain an awareness of potential hazards and make recommendations as needed. Give verbal report to oncoming shift and document pertinent information in communication book. Perform other general duties as assigned. Assist in the clinic as needed. Participate in Quality Assurance meetings as required. Assist with 24 hour on-call as required. Complete and monitor monthly nursing staff schedule. 2. PERSONNEL Delegate assignments to the staff and update them as needed. Assist the Director of Resident Care with staff evaluations. 3. TRAINING Complete orientation as outlined in the Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living policy handbook. Attend seminars and in-service workshops as directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must be able to interact effectively with residents, family members, staff and physicians. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must be able to interact with Nursing Department personnel. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited nursing school. Certificates issued by the State permitting the administration of medications. State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license. Ability to walk, stand, sit and bend intermittently. Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds and physically assist residents. Why choose Saint Elizabeth Community? Saint Elizabeth Community is a non-profit, locally owned organization providing compassionate, high-quality care since 1882. With 11 locations across Rhode Island, we offer a full continuum of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Home Care, and Rehabilitation. What does Saint Elizabeth Community offer employees? High quality and low-cost Health, Dental and Vision coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance & Delta Dental Insurance Generous time off policy including 11 Paid Holidays 403B Employee Contribution Plan Tuition Assistance and Loan Reimbursement Career advancement & training opportunities to support individual employee goals Childcare Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Bonuses EAP, Life Insurance, and more! Work in an environment where our co-workers and those in our care are treated just like family! - Trusted Care Since 1882! - EEOC - We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status #J-18808-Ljbffr Saint Elizabeth Community