Nurse Manager - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Nurse Manager Opportunity in Waterloo, NY

Virtus Healthcare Staffing seeks a dedicated and experienced Nurse Manager for our partner, a nursing home in Waterloo, NY. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care in a supportive and professional environment.

About the Opportunity:

As a Nurse Manager, you will play a crucial role in implementing strategies and activities designed to achieve uncompromising quality, exceptional patient safety, and an outstanding patient/resident/family experience. You will foster staff development, empowerment, and collegial relationships, promoting best practices in nursing care delivery.

Supervises:

• CNA Trainee
• CNA
• Senior CNA
• LPN
• RN
• Unit Clerk

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Create an environment that fosters staff development, empowerment, and best practices in nursing care.
• Quality Assurance: Implement strategies and activities designed to support high-quality, safe patient care.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources to promote efficient, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Ensure coordination of care across department lines through systems promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
• Recruitment and Retention: Participate in the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel. Ensure appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for all team members.
• Compliance: Maintain familiarity with DOH requirements and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Registered Professional Nurse Program.
• License/Certifications: Current NYS License to practice as a Professional Registered Nurse.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Nursing Experience or 2 years of LTC experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field, or a Master's in Nursing or related field.
• Experience: Previous management/leadership experience, particularly in a LTC setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Meditech.

Additional Skills and Competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Management Skills: Knowledge of management systems and processes, ability to lead others towards organizational objectives.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to assess departmental needs, develop and implement interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and facilitate teamwork.
• Computer Literacy: Required with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Customer Focus:

• Healing Environment Principles: Model and lead by professional behavior, effective communication, and maintaining a safe and respectful care environment.

Population Specific Requirements:

• Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate the ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients/residents, understanding the principles of growth and development across the lifespan.

Exposure Control Classification:

• Occupational Exposure: Reasonably anticipated exposure to bloodborne pathogens, requiring tasks involving potential contact with blood, body fluids, and tissue.

Benefits:

• Signing Bonus: Up to $15,000 for eligible full-time external hires.
• Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidates.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous earned time off, CME time and money, retirement plans with employer contributions, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and on-campus child care.

Join Our Team:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Nurse Manager to join a reputable nursing home in Waterloo, NY. If you are passionate about leading a team and delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is committed to connecting talented healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities. Apply today to become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication to excellence.