Nurse Manager - Assisted Living

Senior Lifestyle; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Gorham, ME is seeking a Nurse Manager to provide direct nursing care on assigned floors and supervise CRMA, PSS, and CNA staff. You will maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and ensure delivery of planned resident care according to nursing protocols.

Responsibilities include supervising medication administration, EMAR documentation, completing charts and monthly summaries, and guiding new staff through orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Ability to supervise CRMA, PSS, and CNA staff
• Strong assessment, care planning, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with EMAR and medication administration

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to residents per protocol.
• Assess and address physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of residents and families.
• Transcribe orders accurately and integrate the care plan into nursing care.
• Administer medications per physician orders and document in EMAR.
• Supervise nursing team and ensure resident charts and monthly summaries are completed.
• Prepare incident reports and orient new staff to unit procedures.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Assessment and care planning

Medication administration

EMAR documentation

Communication

Staff orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

EMAR

Job description

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents on the assigned floors. The Nurse Manager is responsible for supervising the CRMA's, PSS, and CNA’s in the delivery of planned resident care. The Manager Nurse is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, as well as the direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering care on the unit.

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents on the assigned floors. The Nurse Manager is responsible for supervising the CRMA's, PSS, and CNA’s in the delivery of planned resident care. The Manager Nurse is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, as well as the direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering care on the unit.

Job Description

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to assigned residents based on established nursing protocol.
• Provide ignition and ongoing systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the resident/family through observation, interview, and physical examination.
• Interpret assessment data and information to assist in developing a plan of care.
• Assure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately and timely and integrate the medical care plan into the provision of nursing care.
• Assure that medication administration is correct, according to the established nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the resident plan of care.
• Administer medication per physician orders. Document properly on EMAR. Observe for any adverse reaction.
• Assemble resident charts, resident records, and assure all necessary form are completed in a timely manner. Assure all monthly summaries are completed in a timely manner for assigned residents.
• Prepare incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy, notify AL Director, physician, and family post incident per policy and document accordingly.
• Assist resident in learning self-care activities.
• Supervise all resident assignments to nursing team members, and assure special instructions are given to team members.
• Observe and supervise meals to ensure residents receive the proper diet and any assistance required.
• Monitor and organize all material resources necessary for meeting needs of assigned unit.
• Recognize emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate action.
• Ensure that resident call lights are promptly answered, and their needs are addressed timely and appropriately.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff members.

Level of Formal Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Area of Study

Nursing

Years of Experience

1+ years

Type of Experience

Nursing experience in a health care facility

Special Certifications

LPN/LVN or RN license

Language Skills

Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.

Skills and Ability

• Proficient in clinical techniques such as, but not limited to, emergency procedures, skin management hydration therapy, and other nursing procedures.
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, or emotionally upset residents within the community.
• Possess excellent supervisory skills.

Personal Attributes

Willingness to work harmoniously with all staff members

Other/Preferred

• Ability/willingness to continue education credits necessary to maintain licensure and certification.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.