The RN Nurse Manager is responsible for assisting the DON in the day-to-day clinical management of the nursing department. This position provides leadership, supervision, and coordination of resident care services to ensure quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, resident safety, and staff accountability.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
Long-term care supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
Current CPR certification.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and supervision of nursing staff.
Conduct daily resident rounds and monitor resident condition changes.
Oversee wound and skin management programs and ensure appropriate interventions and documentation.
Participate in physician rounds and coordinate implementation of physician recommendations.
Provide staff education, coaching, orientation, and ongoing in-service training.
Review pharmacy consultant recommendations and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Coordinate and monitor dietary consults and nutrition-related concerns.
Conduct clinical audits and monitor compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Assist with admissions, readmissions, and resident transitions.
Participate in risk management activities including falls review and prevention initiatives.
Monitor residents with feeding tubes, urinary catheters, ostomies, anticoagulants therapy, restraints, and other high-risk clinical needs.