Registered Nurse Manager

Luthercare; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with 4% company contribution

Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

Daily pay option

Access to campus gym and pool

Job summary

Luthercare is seeking a Registered Nurse Manager for its Lititz location to ensure top-notch care in our skilled nursing center. The ideal candidate will oversee nursing staff and manage resident care while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

This full-time position offers competitive pay and an extensive benefits package, including health insurance and a robust retirement plan. Join a dedicated team focused on providing compassion and high-quality service to our residents.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of resident care management.
• Ability to instruct staff and evaluate performance.
• Must maintain a therapeutic attitude toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the healthcare center and assign work appropriately.
• Manage resident emergency situations according to protocols.
• Conduct interviews with direct care applicants as needed.
• Oversee and perform resident assessments and documentation.

Skills

Supervision

Compassionate care

Resident care management

Communication

Knowledge of RAI process

Microsoft applications

Education

Current PA Licensure as a Registered Nurse

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Lititz – Registered Nurse Manager

When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! Registered Nurse Managers are at the heart of what we do as they ensure the highest standard of care for the residents of our skilled nursing center, maintain compliance with all regulatory guidelines, and provide supervision, instruction, and direction to team members in a positive, caring environment.

Joining the Luthercare team can be a deeply fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals who enjoy building meaningful relationships with older adults and their families and who may be looking for opportunities to grow in their career. Plus, you’ll join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who want to provide the best care to our residents.

We’re currently seeking dedicated Registered Nurse Managers for FT, exempt positions Monday-Friday, with on call rotations. This is a 3P-11P position.

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is key to providing the best possible care, which is why we offer a variety of benefits that promote work-life balance. As a team member you are eligible in receive competitive pay and a fantastic benefits package that includes health/dental/vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% company contribution, a virtual health system benefit, and a daily pay option to ensure that you have access to your hard-earned wages when you need them. We also offer generous paid time off, employee assistance programs for mental health and personal support, access to our campus gym and pool, discounts to our Luthercare for Kids childcare centers, and opportunities for career growth, advancement, and continuing education, including tuition reimbursement and scholarships. You also receive a 20% discount on all meals at our on-campus restaurants and can take advantage of several dining opportunities – from specially prepared takeout meals to themed dinners – throughout the year.

WHAT YOU DO

As an RN Nurse Manager at the Luther Acres Healthcare Center, you’re an integral part of providing compassionate care to the residents in our skilled nursing center and ensuring they are comfortable by monitoring their overall health and well-being. Among your responsibilities, you will:

1. Supervise the healthcare center and assign work as appropriate. Provide instruction and direction in methods and techniques of nursing and resident care. Ensure that the care, comfort and well-being of the resident is attained in accordance with established standards and procedures. Perform nursing duties following licensure scope of practice.
2. Manage resident emergency situations following established protocols, coordination/accessing appropriate health team members and resources, and properly documenting events.
3. Complete annual performance evaluations for licensed practical nurses and take appropriate corrective action as needed. Identify, execute, and communicate training needs with the Director of Nursing.
4. Conduct interviews with direct care applicants as needed.
5. Assist the Director of Nursing with the management of overtime in the healthcare center. Address time management concerns and provide guidance and direction for improvement.
6. Oversee and perform resident assessments and formulate a plan of care based on the MDS/QR assessments, diagnosis, and daily needs. Complete all necessary documentation to include MDS/QR assessments and follows through with RAI process. Perform resident documentation as required following Luthercare’s Medical Record Documentation standard.
7. Responsible for the coordination of care with physicians, consultants and other practitioners.
8. Provide clinical expertise and oversight in the management of medical emergencies and interventions to treat and prevent further events. Provide information/updates to nursing staff, supervisors, physicians, and other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of care.
9. Order and receive medications, treatment supplies, resident care supplies, and nursing station supplies for the assigned area.
10. Monitor department resources and coordinate the ordering of supplies as appropriate.
11. Assist with hands-on resident care as necessary, including medication administration, treatments and activities of daily living and answering call bells as needed.
12. Maintain proficiency level status with knowledge and use of the Electronic Health Record software. Ensure all nursing staff are properly trained with the EHR software and use it according to policy. Enter new or agency staff as users into the EHR as needed.
13. Manage clinical programs as directed by the Director of Nursing. Maintain a high degree of safety awareness and infection control practices.
14. Assume on call responsibilities on a rotating schedule and cover licensed staff absences as needed.
15. Complete investigations related to resident, family, or visitor concerns. Report investigation results to the Director of Nursing. Complete regulatory reporting requirements as necessary, e.g., PB22, DOH event reporting, etc.
16. Attend clinical meetings as assigned.
17. Perform auditing as assigned

Our Nurse Managers and LPNs are assisted by Certified Nursing Assistants in providing care to our residents.

ABOUT LUTHER ACRES

Luther Acres – located in the charming, historic town of Lititz – is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of providing excellent care and services. It is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission-driven organization. Luthercare provides a network of services through its full continuum of care with two communities in Lancaster County. Luther Acres is home to nearly 600 residents who live in independent living cottages and apartments, personal care apartments, and the skilled nursing healthcare center.

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

1. Current PA Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
2. Current CPR Certification.

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE/ABILITES

1. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and of resident care management.
2. Ability to maintain a therapeutic attitude toward, and effective relationship with physically ill or infirm residents.
3. Ability to instruct staff, assign work, evaluate performance, and prepare reports.
4. Ability to lift and turn residents with a maximum of 50 lbs. effort and perform the functions required to push residents in wheelchairs.
5. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
6. Fit testing as needed per Luthercare’s Respiratory Program.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Outlook and Teams.
8. Ability to learn/use Workforce Management systems.

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

1. Exposure to blood and body fluids is frequent.
2. Exposure to contaminated needle sticks is occasional

PREFERRED JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE/ABILITES/EDUCATION

1. One (1) year experience supervising nursing personnel.
2. Knowledge of RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) Process.
3. Ability to utilize electronic health record processes

If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we invite you to apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.