Nurse Manager (LPN)

Nurse Manager (LPN)
Bridge Crest Post Acute – A Great Place to Work

Bridge Crest Post Acute is seeking dedicated and compassionate Nurse Manager to join our team. We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills and commitment to care truly make a difference.

Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000/annually, depending on experience

Essential Duties

• 70% of the time this position requires managerial duties
• Supervise and manage the daily operations of patient care and non-patient care department
• Supervise, instruct and assist Nursing Staff and CNAs in provision of care with prompt response to call signals
• Primary clinical contact for coordinating admissions and discharging patients
• Assign staff to residents for shifts, manage attendance, scheduling, and staff replacement when necessary
• Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures
• Approve final payroll timecards, and daily approval of overtime • Provide weekly employee recognition
• Attend daily and weekly leadership meetings and provide input on IDT process
• Participate in orientation and on-going training of staff – provide updates for state mandated policy changes
• Provide customer service to outside providers, contractors, patients, and family members
• Acknowledge investigate, and resolve staff, provider, and contractor complaints
• Perform skilled care assessments
• Make rounds and provide report • Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition
• Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations
• Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and COCs
• Communicate new or updated orders for rehabilitation therapies • Verify laboratory test samples are obtained as ordered, results are received timely and physicians are notified of results promptly
• Provide resident care including carrying out physician’s orders for care, providing medication and treatment
• Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to Director of Nursing
• Participate in development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing
• Oversee and participate in direct care activities to assure care delivery is consistent and follows policies & procedures
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans - review for regulatory compliance and nursing standards
• Assure physician orders are current, accurate, signed, and communicated to the nursing staff and other clinical disciplines
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Facilitates the resolution of issues and concerns associated with resident / patient care including family issues
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations
• Will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.

Supervisory Requirements

• This position assists with the overall supervision of the nursing staff

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience
  • Minimum requirements to perform this position include a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
  • 2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility and a minimum of 1-year supervisory experience
  • Knowledge and experience with EHR software preferred (PCC)
• Language Skills
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism
  • Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public
  • Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas
  • Ability t