RN Manager - Fieldston Lodge Care Center

Fieldston Lodge Care Centeris seeking an RN Nurse Manager, candidate sought for immediate opportunity for a 40 bed unit. RN Nurse Manager must have good physical assessment skills, be self-directed and able to multitask. Candidate should be able to function in a leadership role to coordinate resident care on the unit. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and resident’s families are essential. Should be current on nursing home regulations, care plans, and MDS.

We are focused on resident centered care and always striving to raise the bar in clinical excellence. We are looking for this individual to be responsible for overseeing and ensuring excellent resident care with their unit and facility.

Fieldston Lodge is a true home away from home, situated in beautiful Riverdale, nestled in a scenic park overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades. Fieldston Lodge provides 24-hour care along with many other services to ensure you or your loved one will receive the highest quality of care. Fieldston Lodge Care Center is a 200 bed skilled nursing facility providing both long and short term care.

 Here at Fieldston Lodge Care Center we have a proud tradition of commitment to caring.

Our mission is to promote and maintain each individual's highest level of independence and health in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Our staff adheres to the highest medical practice standards and will develop a care plan to match the unique preferences and needs of each resident.

“COME JOIN OUR TEAM”

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing
• Assesses resident needs
• Develops individual care plans
• Work with the MDS coordinator
• Administers nursing care
• Evaluates nursing care and supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurses’ Aides and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care.
• Coordinates the planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care on a 24 hour basis.

• Holds regular scheduled meetings for nursing and ancillary staff to discuss goals and problems in order to promote better nursing care and strengthen staff relationships and rapport.
• Utilizes knowledge of current trends and practice standards of nursing including acute, geriatric, and rehabilitative concepts to coordinate staff responsibility for providing quality care on unit
• Participates in physician rounds, wound rounds, team conferences, care meetings and in-services.
• Responsible for keeping Nursing Administration apprised of resident problems/concerns.
• Other responsibilities as directed.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Current License and registration as a professional Registered Nurse in New York State.
• A minimum of 2 years of progressive nursing practice with managerial experience
• Effective interpersonal ability and skills.
• Matrix (EMR) experience a big plus.
• MDS experience a Plus.
• CPR certified

Fieldston Lodge Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.