Nurse Manager

As of May 2024 under new management of Capri Communities

SUMMARY:

The Nurse Manager assists the Executive Director and Director of Clinical Operations in overseeing the CBRF and RCAC and Memory Care program. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position ensures the highest degree of quality care by planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of our care services in accordance with resident needs, government regulations and our internal policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assisgned.

Quality of Program and Care:

• Monitor medication administration, medication records and medication documentation in the MARs

• Provide regular support to resident care needs, facilitate resident assessments and carerelated follow-up as appropriate.

• Controls the care coordination of all residents, coordinates the service plan, activates appropriate resources and communicates with the physician or pharmacy regarding new

• medication orders, changes in orders and any medication issues. Follows up on residents admitted to the hospital and completes necessary paper work for a re-admission to the community after hospitalization or rehab.

• Maintain ongoing communication with the pharmacy in regards to new medication orders, change in orders and any medication issues

• Monitor medication counts for narcotic drug administration

• Assist in the development of new policies and/or procedures as necessary

• Establish and maintain effective communication with the CBRF and RCAC staff, families, residents, licensing agencies and referral sources

• Contact physicians regarding resident health issues/problems

• Complete the Physician Form when a resident is scheduled to see his/her M.D.

• Maintain on going communication with the Executive Director on all family and resident concerns

• Maintain knowledge of State Regulations and updates (DHS 83 and 89)

• Share on-call by rotating schedule with leadership team for staffing and nursing related questions.

• Supervises and delegates Nursing tasks to direct care staff in compliance with Nurse Practice Act and regulatory requirements in the area of basic healthcare and proper documentation with LPN oversight as needed.

Staff Oversight and Training:

• Nurse Manger(s) will provide staff training and orientation; oversee care staff performance improvement and ongoing maintenance of staff abilities.

• Assist with providing in-service training for staff on health conditions common to assisted living residents to include ADLs, medical management and regulatory compliance

• Monitor and delegate related health and safety duties to staff as needed

• Work closely with the staff in obtaining information related to the health status of the residents

Resident Admissions and Recordkeeping:

• Assist with the admission/acceptance decisions for potential residents

• Obtain all required paperwork prior to a new admission (i.e. assessment, medication orders, communicable disease information)

• Maintain resident records by collecting and receiving all pertinent and required data

• Follow up on residents admitted to the hospital and complete necessary paper work for a re-admission to the CBRF and/or RCAC after hospitalization or rehab

• Develop resident care plan.

• Attend and plan care conference at appropriate times.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does have direct supervisory responsibilities for all care-related staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid (current) WI license as RN or LPN

• Previous hospital or long term care experience (or other experience working with the senior population) preferred

• Two of more years of RN/LPN Supervisory experience in long-term or geriatric nursing required

• Familiarity with DHS 83 and 89 guidelines preferred