Home Care Nurse Manager - Saint Simons Island GA and Amelia Island, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Details:

Description:

Live Long Well Care is searching for an experienced Home Care Registered Nurse Manager that is located in Amelia Island, FL and Saint Simons GA.  This management position is responsible for providing some direct care and compliance support for nursing as well as conducting marketing and outreach directly to prospects, hospitals, physician offices, rehab clinics, senior organizations, and the like to help us grow our business and partnerships. 

We are private pay and provide private duty skilled and non-skilled services for the senior population. Base salary with monthly commission/incentive opportunity. This position may assist with on-call and work some weekends as it is a 24/7 operation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Home Care or senior care as well as management and marketing confidence. 

Why join us?  

Live Long Well Care® offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities to match job seekers of all backgrounds and career levels at all of our various branches. Our team members play an integral role in helping our clients achieve and/or maintain their maximum level of independence in their own homes.

 

Live Long Well Care® is a dynamic company that strives to provide our team members with an enriching and fulfilling work environment. There are numerous advantages to working for Live Long Well Care, including:

• Flexible hours.
• Generous paid-time off program (vacation).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing Education Opportunities.
• Internal Growth Support.
• Advance Pay/On-demand Pay options.
• Transfer opportunities between multiple branches.

Position Summary:
Responsible for regionally managing nursing services and compliance for two Home Care branches, Amelia Island, FL and Saint Simons GA. Focusing on growing the number of clients we serve and assisting in the management of team members of the Home Care branches. 
Will deliver some person-centered care based on the needs and interests of clients while preserving their dignity and quality of life. Provides hands on care, proper and timely administration of medications and treatments, accurate verbal and written reports and rapid response to any/all emergency situations. Support the following basic competencies and knowledge of nursing: Resident Examination and Assessment (Head to Toe Assessment and Admission Note and Daily Med A Note, Foley Catheter Insertion: Male or Female Resident, Winyah Medication Administration Audit tool, Oxygen Administration, Dressings, Dry/Clean – Wound, Feeding Tube, and Feeding Tube Care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs professional and restorative nursing services which include, but not limited to, client assessments, recording of vital signs, administering medications and treatments. 
• Keeps timely documentation of written reports and verbal reports ensuring that quality care is provided.
• Interacts with the physician, pharmacist and medical personnel as needed.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living as follows in the guidelines as outlined in the Care Plan including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
• Participates in and attend all required in-service training and education sessions as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: 
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
• Communication – Demonstrates an ability to transfer information effectively and regularly to necessary parties to improve the quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
• Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and the team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to the supervisor on an ongoing basis.
• Flexibility – The ability to adapt to changing conditions on the fly. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to other without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.
• Professionalism – Ensures service is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

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.

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. 
• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.
• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL: Travel is expected and required for the proper management of two branches supporting Nassau County, Florida and Glynn County, Georgia. Management meetings, training, and other company functions would also require occasional travel.

• Four-year college or university degree desired.
• Current FL/GA state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment. 
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Licenses & Certification:

Required:

• Registered Nurse.
• Valid Driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.