Registered Nurse Manager
Company: Avenue at Strongsville
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
The Avenue at Strongsville is a Post-Hospital Rehabilitation and
Skilled Nursing Care Facility that offers a distinctive environment
not commonly found in skilled nursing facilities. From our
hotel-like environment to our all-private suites, the Avenue is
committed to providing an excellent level of physical, medical,
emotional and spiritual support in an environment of comfort and
respect. Our facility provides some of the area's highest level of
rehabilitation, nursing and medical support to individuals needing
post-hospital care and services. We are looking for a committed
individual with a reputation for being cheerful and friendly as
they administer care to our residents.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Nurse Manager must be a registered nurse currently licensed
with the State of Ohio. This position reports directly to the DON,
holding a position of management and consultation with
Administrative and Medical Staff. This position is responsible for
the delivery of nursing services in the absence of the DON,
communicating directly with the Administrator.
1. Has a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
2. Able to make sound judgments and decisions.
3. Physically fit, mentally and emotionally stable.
4. Familiar with the policies and procedures of this facility.
5. Communication skills which allow effective and positive
interpersonal interactions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understands, accepts and acts upon the idea that 100% occupied
beds determines our success.
2. Makes rounds in all departments and confers with the nursing
staff on each unit assigned.
3. Reports to Administrative Office of any problems encountered in
making rounds.
4. Informs Administrative Office of changes in residents'
conditions.
5. Confers with other department heads and/or consultants as
necessary (dietary,
pharmacist, physical therapist, etc.
6. Supervises all levels of nursing personnel on all shifts.
7. Assists with inservice education, staff meeting and orientation
as needed.
8. Checks nursing care plans.
9. Follows duties outlined by Director for specific days and/or
specific projects.
10. Leaves a written report for Director of Nursing of activities
that transpired in absence of the Director.
11. Assists the Director of Nursing in carrying out her
responsibilities according to the Director's instructions.
12. Conducts monthly surveys re: resident care status and compiles
reports.
13. Handles nursing problems in absence of Director of Nursing.
14. Follow-up of recommendations of consulting pharmacist.
15. When necessary will fill in on floor duty in event of staffing
shortage or problems in the facility.
16. Praises and disciplines staff members as required and assists
in annual performance evaluation.
a. Performs staff appraisals as directed.
b. Issues warning notices based on performance deficiencies.
c. Assesses staff educational needs as a result of performance
deficiencies.
d. Schedules and/or performs inservice education and training to
meet these needs.
17. Responsible for Utilization Review activities, including
determination of the resident's required level of care, and in
accordance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
a. Routine review of Medicare, Skilled Medicaid, and private
skilled residents.
b. Check certifications for all types of residents when reviewing
all new admissions.
c. Inservice and assist nursing staff regarding documentation of
care needed to meet and maintain skilled level of care
requirements.
d. Daily updates of resident levels of care changes.
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