Resident Care Manager – LPN/RN

Resident Care Manager – LPN/RN

Requirements

• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite products
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day to day functions of the nursing service department
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures for the nursing service department
• Facilitate the resolution of issues and concerns associated with resident/patient care
• Ensure that reference material at the nurses’ stations is current
• Recommend written material to assist the nursing service department
• Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Make nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the delivery of care
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service department
• Report findings to the Director
• Perform nursing assessments regarding the health status of the resident/patient
• Develop a plan of care and implement nursing care based on assessment
• Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner
• Review nurses’ notes for accuracy and compliance
• Authorize the use of restraints when necessary
• Provide health education to patients and their families
• Assist the In service Director/Educator in developing annual facility in service training programs
• Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident
• Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS
• Participate in the development of a written care plan for each resident
• Encourage resident and family participation in care plan development
• Ensure all personnel are aware of the resident’s care plan
• Develop and maintain rapport with all services involved in the care plan
• Participate in quality assurance activities
• Adhere to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications
• Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and regulations
• Perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages
• Participate in the preparation of the nursing service department’s budget
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred