RN Unit Manager-Seneca Hill Manor

Nurse Manager

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the quality and efficiency of nursing services for an assigned unit. The Nurse Manager plans, administers, and coordinates nursing care on the unit in conformance with facility policies and New York State and Federal regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the written philosophy and objectives for Seneca Hill Manor and the nursing department as requested.
• Develop short and long range goals to attain objectives in accordance with overall organizational policies and procedures.
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate the nursing staff in the provision of resident care and performance of job duties.
• Assess all residents demonstrating a change in status and notify the MD/Nurse Practitioner as needed.
• Document resident problems/ changes in status in compliance with facility policy and mandated regulations.
• Complete all required documentation in a consistent, timely, and thorough manner.
• Evaluate employees work related injuries and complete employee incident reports as needed.
• Complete performance evaluations on all unit staff in accordance with facility policy.
• Apply policies and initiate corrective action for employees who do not meet standard level of performance.
• Hold monthly staff meetings to discuss nursing/unit problems, concerns, discuss new policies/routines, etc.
• Monitor/evaluate all resident information/diagnostic results received during shift to determine need for follow-up.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Take a leadership role in unit medical and facility emergencies.
• Initiate an investigation in the event of any report of actual or suspected resident abuse.
• Work with families/residents to problem-solve issues as they arise.
• Administer medications (as required) per facility policy following principles of safe medication administration.
• Complete treatments as needed following Seneca Hill Manor Skin Care Protocol and preventative skin care policy.
• Transcribe, double-check and carry out MD/Nurse practitioner orders as needed.
• Function in the Charge Nurse role if needed.
• Assist in the orientation of new employees as requested.
• Participate in the development, revision and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Instruct/educate nursing staff on new policies/procedures/equipment as requested.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in use of all nursing/resident equipment.
• Assist in maintaining the nursing unit and facility in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Read and follow all memos related to the nursing department. Reinforce all memos with unit staff.
• Demonstrate effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Contribute information to assist in determining the type and amount of nursing staff and supplies needed to provide quality resident care.
• Complete resident/family teaching as needed.
• Assist in the QA process through completion of required audits. Assist staff in improving performance based upon QA results.
• Function as Building Supervisor as needed.
• Complete MDS' as needed.
• Assist in the care planning process through contribution of information for the development and/or revision of resident care plans.
• Work within the nursing department and nursing unit budget.
• Complete unit schedules and payroll on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate awareness of roles, objectives and goals of other facility health care disciplines.
• Assist in providing for the physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort and environmental safety of residents.
• Support nursing staff and nursing administration in meeting goals and objectives by following and enforcing nursing department policies and procedures.
• Perform other related tasks required for the smooth functioning of the department as requested.

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):

• All Seneca Hill Manor facility policies/procedures as they pertain to specific duties.
• The process of aging as it relates to health care.
• Resident rights and abuse reporting regulations.
• Resident safety, standard precautions, basic principles of infection control, fire and emergency drills.
• Back safety techniques as it pertains to the CNA, LPN, Unit Helper and Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor roles.

Education and Experience:

• Must be currently licensed in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One year of Medical/Surgical and Gerontology experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Working Conditions:

• Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling during the work day.
• Requires pushing beds, wheelchairs and recliners in excess of approximately 200 pounds with assistance. Requires lifting, carrying, repositioning, and transferring residents using back safety techniques as it pertains to the CNA, LPN, Unit Helper and Nursing Supervisor roles.
• Actively participates in quality assurance, CQI, cross-training, and in-service programs; attends all mandatory classes as required; completes unit-specific competencies.
• Requires attendance of staff meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences when appropriate.
• Exposed to infections, odors and peculiarities in the behavior of aged residents.
• Requires correct and safe use of all nursing/resident equipment.
• Takes a lead role in hospital medical, emergency and disaster drills, assumes designated role in fire safety procedures while on duty.
• Comply with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunization.
• Participate in the development, revision and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.

Pay Range: $90,000-$102,000/annual

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

About Oswego Health:

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be Oswego County's largest private employer. More than 1,300 employees spread throughout its 18 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 100+ physicians and advanced practice providers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in the areas of orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics.

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