RN Nurse Manager-PT - Meadow Ridge Senior Living

RN Nurse Manager- Part Time 

JOB SUMMARY:                   

This position will ensure that the health care needs of all clients are met by providing ongoing assessments & reccomending and implementing appropriate care and services. The RN will work cooperatively with the Director of Nursing, supervise the delivery of services provided to the clients, and supervise staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as a RN and must maintain a current and unrestricted licensure.
• Must have a valid drivers license, if needed to drive.
• At least 2 years experience in related field.

OTHER SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position required the incumbent to have:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with those you supervise, clients, family members and (fill in title of person).
• Possess leadership / supervisory skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Manage the Assisted Living services that are provided including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations

• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for license surveys.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends regarding Assisted Living facilities
• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of client, client’s records and client’ living environment.
• Completes ongoing assessment of clients to assure that their needs will be met.
• Follows the Assisted Living License regulations for providing timely and thorough nursing assessments for all clients. 
• Assures clients maintain residency requirements, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Implements service agreements with all new clients.  Reviews and revises service plans as needed.
• Assures clients have up to date care plans.  Reviews and revises care plans as needed.
• Monitors and maintains resident records and nursing notes.
• Communicates to physicians and other personnel (county caseworkers) any changes in client’s needs or conditions.
• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications and/or medical conditions.
• Assures all physicians orders are signed and implemented with-in 24 hours.
• Communicates to staff any information that staff needs to be aware of.
• Documents disposal of medication per procedure.
• Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.
• Assists in the implementation of policies and procedures.

 Supervision of other nursing and Unlicensed Personnel (Home Health Aid). 

• Supervises, orients and competency tests HHA's to assisted living and to each client’s individual needs.
• Gives input and/or helps perform annual evaluations for nursing and home health aid staf. 
• Meets with staff as needed.
• Assures that staff clearly understands and follow all assisted living procedures.
• Monitors staff for compliance of monthly resident treatments as scheduled. 
• Supervises medication practices and medical equipment being used by assisted living clients.
• Assures that medication administration procedures are followed properly and discusses any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.

Provide support and address needs for programs and services.

• Maintain resident records and appropriate documents as required.
• Assess clients on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met.
• Assures clients continue to live safely in their unit, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Communicates the services to be provided for each resident to staff responsible for delivering the services,and assures follow through.
• Inform personnel of changes in client’s needs and conditions.
• Maintains communication with clients, their families and staff.
• Facilitates coordination of resident services with other service providers as needed. 

Participate and function effectively as a team member.

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, and other Meadow Ridge Senior Livnig staff including providing backup to other staff as needed.
• Articulate information regarding clients to the team.
• Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.
• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.
• Reports injuries for self, staff, clients or visitors immediately to DON or LALD.
• Keep DON informed and involved and advised of needs and problems.

 Other duties as assigned.

• Support the mission and values of Meadow Ridge Senior Living