Nurse Manager - Assisted Living

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Gorham (ME); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Gorham, ME is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee nursing on the unit and supervise CRMA, PSS, and CNA staff. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and ensuring high-quality resident care.

You will lead medication administration, documentation, and care planning while orienting new staff and coordinating with the nursing team to deliver compassionate, resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year nursing experience in a healthcare facility.
• RN or LPN/LVN license is required.
• Fluent English to communicate with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents per established protocols.
• Assess and document residents' physical, emotional, and educational needs.
• Ensure accurate transcription of medical orders and integration into care plans.
• Administer medications per physician orders and document in EMAR.
• Supervise nursing team and orient new staff.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment on the unit.

Skills

Clinical techniques

Staff supervision

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing

RN/LPN license

Job description

• Compensation: USD 93,000 - USD 100,000 - yearly

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 forproviding 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.

Qualifications

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.

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