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Job Title: Registered Nurse Manager (RN) 

Salary: $65-$70 hourly

Schedule: Day Shift (some weekends) 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

•    Assists in managing and directing the Nursing Services Department.
•    Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
•    Makes rounds to ensure that nursing personnel perform their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. 
•    Makes rounds with physicians as necessary.
•    Communicates information to nursing personnel regarding new resident admissions and resident discharges and provides oversight of the admission and discharge process.
•    Reviews nursing personnel medical record documentation to ensure that it is appropriately and accurately descriptive of the nursing care provided.
•    Contributes to the development and maintenance of written nursing policies and procedures.
•    Provides written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing services department.
•    Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
•    Supports the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
•    Serves on facility committees (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assessment and Assurance, Care Planning, etc.).
•    Evaluates and implements recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing services.
•    Determines nursing staffing levels to meet the needs of the residents and ensures that sufficient number of licensed nurses and CNAs are scheduled to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. 
•    Assists the Administrator and/or the Director of Nursing Services in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff.
•    Ensures that new nursing staff are properly oriented and trained.
•    Develops nursing staff work assignments and schedules.
•    Resolves complaints and grievances made by nursing department personnel.
•    Ensures that nursing department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with the facility’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
•    Supervises and assists in management of the infection control program including ensuring that personal protective equipment is used in the handling of infectious materials by nursing personnel.
•    Assists in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident are performed in furtherance of the resident care planning policy.
•    Observes medication passes and treatments to ensure quality.
•    Develops, plans and conducts in-service training classes.    
•    Ensures that adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies and equipment are maintained.
•    Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    
Education and/or Experience: 
•    High School Diploma or equivalent
•    Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
•    2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility preferred.
•    Must have, as a minimum, one year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.

Certificates and Licenses:
•    Must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse license valid in this state.

Other Specific Requirements
•    Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
•    Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
•    Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
•    Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
•    Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
•    Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

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