Nurse Manager: Geriatric Care Team Leader

Progressive Quality Care Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Quality Care Inc. is seeking a dedicated Nurse Manager for our long-term care facility. Lead nursing staff, oversee wound care, and collaborate with department heads to ensure high-quality resident care.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN or LPN with strong leadership, communication, and clinical judgment. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, policy adherence, and resident-centered care for a stable, low-acuity population.

Qualifications

• Must be a RN or LPN licensed in the state of employment.
• Genuine interest in geriatric nursing and long-term care.
• Preferably with Wound Care experience.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
• Physically fit, mentally and emotionally stable.
• Familiarity with facility policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Wound Care program.
• Promote census growth and understand its impact on facility success.
• Make rounds and confer with nursing staff to monitor resident care.
• Report on changes in resident conditions to the Administrative Office.
• Collaborate with department heads and consultants (e.g., dietary, pharmacy, therapy).
• Supervise nursing personnel across all shifts.
• Assist with in-service education, staff meetings, and orientation.
• Review and update nursing care plans.
• Follow directives from the Director of Nursing (DON) and provide written reports during their absence.
• Conduct monthly surveys on resident care status and compile reports.
• Address nursing-related issues in the absence of the DON.
• Follow up on recommendations from the consulting pharmacist.
• Provide floor coverage during staffing shortages.
• Praise and discipline staff as needed; assist with performance evaluations and appraisals.
• Issue warning notices for performance deficiencies.
• Identify educational needs and coordinate in-service training.
• Oversee Utilization Review activities in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Review and update resident levels of care daily.
• Educate staff on documentation requirements for skilled care.
• Verify certifications for new admissions.

Skills

RN/LPN licensed

Wound Care

Leadership

Communication

Judgment & decision-making

Job description

Progressive Quality Care Inc. is seeking a dedicated Nurse Manager for our long-term care facility. Lead nursing staff, oversee wound care, and collaborate with department heads to ensure high-quality resident care.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN or LPN with strong leadership, communication, and clinical judgment. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, policy adherence, and resident-centered care for a stable, low-acuity population.