Nurse Manager - Long Term Care

Nurse Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility:

Position Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation, based on experience:
• Salary Range- $90,000.00-105,000.00
• Excellent Benefits Package.
• Employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance and generous PTO packages.
• Weekends are required on a rotational basis.
• Relocation expenses available.
• Direct Hire.
• Full Time.
• Days.
• Special Needs Unit.
• Setting: Long Term Care
• Reports to: Director of Nursing
• Supervises: CNA TRAINEE, CNA, SR CNA, LPN, RN, and UNIT CLERK.
• Location: Waterloo, New York (NYS beautiful Finger Lakes region)
• Join this career enhancement role where your skills will flourish, and your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of patients.
• Summary: Must have consistent work history in Long Term Care. Experience as a Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor is ideal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Knowledgeable in the area of management systems and processes.
  Demonstrated ability to establish effective work relationships in an effort to lead others in the direction of meeting organizational objectives.
• Analytical skills to assess departmental needs, develop, and implement planned interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of applied interventions.
• Basic management competencies for the position assigned.
• Ability to facilitate project management, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
• Familiarity with DOH requirements.
• Computer literacy required with word processing, spreadsheets, power point
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and power point and Meditech.
• The Nurse Manager has major responsibility for implementation of strategies and activities designed to achieve and support uncompromising quality, exceptional patient safety and an outstanding patient / resident / family experience. The Nurse Manager intentionally creates an environment that fosters staff development, staff empowerment, collegial relationships and best practice in the delivery of nursing care. The Nurse Manager allocates resources to promote efficient, effective, compassionate and fiscally responsible nursing care.. The Nurse Manager assures the coordination of care across department lines through a focus on systems that promote inter-disciplinary collaboration and communication. The Nurse Manager participates in the recruitment, selection and retention of personnel. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel accountable to the nurse manager.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2 years recent manager experience in a LTC Facility. Experience with Special Needs Unit preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nurse Program.
• Current NYS License to practice as a Professional Registered Nurse.
• Two years of Nursing experience or Two years of Long Term Care experience.
  Supervisor or Management experience a plus.

• Supervises: CNA Trainees, CNAs, Senior CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and Unit Clerks.

Facility Setting Description:

• The facility houses 130 Skilled Nursing beds, 20 Behavioral beds and one Respite bed for scheduled short-term stays.
• The facility consists of four units, including two Skilled Nursing units, a neurobehavioral unit, and a secure unit where skilled nursing and special needs care for cognitively-impaired residents are provided. Short-term rehabilitation services also are provided on the Skilled Nursing units for those needing rehabilitation services while they transition to another level of care or discharge home.
• Meaningful activities and social opportunities are afforded our residents in our spacious dining and activities rooms, as well as our enclosed courtyard and patios.
• Music and Memory is a personalized music program for those with dementia. Listening to favorite music or songs associated with important personal events can trigger many long term memories.
• The Life Enrichment Program is a comprehensive therapeutic activity program for residents with a history or diagnosis of dementia, associated depression, or who may demonstrate behaviors that are difficult to manage.
• Additionally, there is a restaurant with nice dining experience that is offered at the facility, where family or friends can enjoy a cozy, relaxing meal with their loved one who resides at the facility, is open Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays, by reservation. Guests will enjoy a candlelight dinner featuring an entrée from a special menu prepared by their chef.
• One bed at the facility is devoted to Respite Care. This program offers families who need temporary relief from care giving an option when the primary caregiver is ill or would like to take a business trip or vacation. Respite Care provides temporary, 24-hour skilled nursing care, nutritious meals, and recreational activities.

• Mission-driven organization committed to quality, safety, and resident-centered care

• Supportive leadership culture focused on professional growth.

• Opportunity to lead and influence care delivery in a Long Term Care setting.

About the Area:

• Waterloo, NY - Gateway to Finger Lakes Region's attractions
• Quality wine trails, high gorges, and dramatic waterfalls
• Outdoor activities, top-rated malls, and excellent restaurants
• Rich history and natural beauty
• Centralized location, short drive to Rochester, NY or Syracuse, NY.