Nursing Manager

$20,000 sign on bonus!

Location: Manhattan

Position Overview:
Manages the nursing unit ensuring that it functions properly and safely on a 24-hour basis.

Qualifications:
Education BSN from accredited school of nursing preferred or equivalent combination of
education and experience from which comparable knowledge and ability can be
acquired.
Experience Minimum of 4 years clinical experience, including at least 2 years of management
experience, preferably in a geriatric setting.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills, License/Certification
Microsoft Office, E-mail and Internet navigation.
Valid NYS Professional Registered Nurse License
Current CPR Certification.

Leadership Competencies

• Manages Business Complexity
• Focuses on Service and Quality
• Creates Impact through Innovation
• Leads and Manages Effectively
• Demonstrates Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Drives and Models Accountability
• Thinks Critically and Makes Effective Decisions
• Adapts and Leads Change
• Demonstrates Integrity

Responsibilities:
Manages the nursing unit ensuring that it functions properly and safely on a 24hour basis.

1. Reviews the medical record to ensure compliance.
2. Conduct environmental rounds and follow up with resolution.
3. Assigns duties to licensed personnel and supervises ancillary personnel.
4. Ensures timely completion and submission of all unit reports.
5. Displays ownership of their unit, supervising on 24-hour basis and communicating with staff on
all 3 shifts to be fully apprised of all events taking place.
6. Assesses need for additional or needed equipment.

Oversees the care and management of patients/residents and ensures that appropriate care and treatment
are provided

1. Facilitates inter-disciplinary care planning meetings and assists in developing the plan of care
2. Oversees the provision of care for licensed and non-licensed staff
3. Collaborates with medical and other inter-disciplinary team members to ensure clinical
management is optimal
4. Performs audits as required
5. Participates in discharge planning

Oversees and Responds to patient/resident/family concerns, issues or complaints

1. Ensures Accidents/Incidents are documented in Occurrence Report and makes recommendations
for corrective action.
2. Notifies D.N.S. and Security of alleged abuse
3. Participates in investigation
4. Gathers necessary documentation for NYS DOH and internal investigations
5. Ensures resolution

Responsible for unit staffing plan, developing work schedules for unit employees to ensure appropriate
staffing levels and staffing mix are maintained.

1. Communicates staffing needs and scheduling requirements to appropriate staff for implementation
and follows up to ensure staffing is appropriate.

Oversees and manages clinical care and emergency response

1. Evaluates all admissions and ensures compliance of admission policy and procedure
2. Responds to all residents reported to have had an occurrence and assess for potential injury
3. Ensures all central line and intravenous therapies are completed as per policy
4. Responds to all emergency codes and provides appropriate direction

Manages performance of direct and indirect reports. Provides orientation, coaching, training and
development. Takes corrective action when necessary.

Utilizes corporate services resources such as Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Information
Services, Marketing, etc., as appropriate.

Ensures appropriate staffing and resources to support department/agency services. Monitors productivity
throughout the year and participates in annual budget preparation.

Interviews and participates in the selection process for qualified staff in collaboration with Human
Resources and department management.

ADA Standards:
Physical Demands: • Ability to sit for long periods of time, as work is frequently performed seated at a desk.
• Frequently moves within the office to access file cabinets, use office machinery
(computer, copy machine, etc.,) or attend meetings.
• Occasional lifting, pushing and/or pulling up to 30 pounds, (i.e.: box of paper.)
Mental Demands:
• Must frequently prioritize functions and tasks performed within the department in order
to meet (sometimes conflicting) deadlines.
• Must always remain professional when interacting with others (co-workers, patients,
members, their representatives, family members, physicians, etc.)
Working Conditions:
• Works in a normal office environment.

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