About the Role
This is a working manager position with time split between direct care and nurse management. Manages the day-to-day nursing operations of a specified clinical unit when on shift, including coordination of patient care and supervision of a professional team. Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and practices. This position will be the direct supervisor of the Nurses in the Skilled Cottages.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the supervision of Nurses in Skilled cottages, including work allocation, training, promotion, enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem solving.
- Evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
- Coaches, educates, evaluates, and counsels assigned employees.
- Works side-by-side with Nurses, Med aids and CNA as the leader of the care team to provide and supervise direct elder care and assessment.
- Ensures quality control of area nursing operations.
- On call 1 weekend a month.
- Trains and educates nurses in skilled cottages as appropriate.
- Coordinates in-service training, continuing education, orientation, competency reviews, and other related training functions.
- Works closely with physicians to determine appropriate care.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Assists in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, and evaluating Nurse personnel.
- Interprets and enforces the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, families, visitors, and government agencies.
- Reviews personnel complaints and grievances and ensures consistent treatment of personnel.
- Participates in committee functions as assigned by Director of Nursing.
- Is part of the Leadership Development Group.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all Elder care information.
- Obeys safety rules.
- Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards.
- Attends mandatory safety in-services.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics when transferring Elders.
- Follows established policies and procedures when exposed to blood/body fluids.
- Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies.
- Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy.
- Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service.
- Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.
- Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
- Attends all mandatory in-services as assigned.
- Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain license.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Montana.
- Must be CPR certified.
- Three years’ experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified is preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of patient assessment and evaluation.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures.
- Skill in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Ability to organize training programs and competency reviews of nursing staff.
- Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Employee development and performance management skills.
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
- Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.
Location
- Montana
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years preferred
Education Level
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
About the Company
- Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
- Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service.
