RN Nurse Manager

Avenue at Strongsville - Dearing, KS

Full-time - Manager

Dearing, KS

About the position

The Nurse Manager at The Avenue at Strongsville is responsible for overseeing nursing services in a skilled nursing care facility, ensuring high-quality care for residents. This role involves direct management of nursing staff, communication with administrative and medical teams, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. The Nurse Manager plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment for both residents and staff, contributing to the facility's success in providing exceptional post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Understand and act upon the idea that 100% occupied beds determine success.
• Make rounds in all departments and confer with nursing staff on assigned units.
• Report any problems encountered during rounds to the Administrative Office.
• Inform the Administrative Office of changes in residents' conditions.
• Confer with other department heads and/or consultants as necessary.
• Supervise all levels of nursing personnel on all shifts.
• Assist with in-service education, staff meetings, and orientation as needed.
• Check nursing care plans for compliance and quality.
• Follow duties outlined by the Director for specific days or projects.
• Leave a written report for the Director of Nursing regarding activities during their absence.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in carrying out responsibilities according to instructions.
• Conduct monthly surveys regarding resident care status and compile reports.
• Handle nursing problems in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Follow up on recommendations from consulting pharmacists.
• Fill in on floor duty in the event of staffing shortages or problems.
• Praise and discipline staff members as required and assist in annual performance evaluations.
• Perform staff appraisals as directed and issue warning notices based on performance deficiencies.
• Assess staff educational needs resulting from performance deficiencies and schedule in-service education and training to meet these needs.
• Responsible for Utilization Review activities, including determining residents' required levels of care in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.

Requirements

• Must be a registered nurse currently licensed with the State of Ohio.
• Genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
• Physically fit, mentally and emotionally stable.
• Familiarity with the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Strong communication skills for effective interpersonal interactions.