RN Manager

General Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse Manager is an RN who is responsible for the overall nursing care/service and care plan implementation on his/her unit, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls, as indicated.

Job Duties:

• Supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel on his/her unit.

• Evaluates residents with a change of condition to assure resident needs are being met.

• Provides support/education to staff, residents, and families.

• Administers direct care as needed.

• Makes rounds a minimum of twice during shift to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment throughout the unit.

• Meets with all new admissions to assure core needs are being met.

• Gathers information since last business day related to resident updates, events, and new orders for Morning Meeting.

• Prepares for and attends required meetings as designated by supervisor.

• Works with Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator to develop comprehensive care plans.

• Investigates and documents investigation of all events.

• Supervises nursing personnel, assures follow-up with any staff concerns, issues, problems, counseling via written report to ADON/DON for further investigation/review.

• On call according to established call schedule.

• Regularly exhibits strong commitment to customer services with residents, staff, vendors, and guests.

• Works effectively and efficiently with others.

• Other duties as assigned/designated by supervisor.

Qualifications

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing education.

• Must have current active, unencumbered RN license in the State of Oregon.

• Current BLS CPR certification preferred.

• Experience in the care of the geriatric resident as evidenced by previous work experience is preferred.

• Experience with the RAI process preferred but not necessary