RN Manager

Fieldston Lodge Care Center is seeking an RN Nurse Manager, candidate sought for immediate opportunity for a 40 bed unit. RN Nurse Manager must have good physical assessment skills, be self-directed and able to multitask. Candidate should be able to function in a leadership role to coordinate resident care on the unit. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and resident’s families are essential. Should be current on nursing home regulations, care plans, and MDS.

We are focused on resident centered care and always striving to raise the bar in clinical excellence. We are looking for this individual to be responsible for overseeing and ensuring excellent resident care with their unit and facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing
• Assesses resident needs
• Develops individual care plans
• Work with the MDS coordinator
• Administers nursing care
• Evaluates nursing care and supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurses’ Aides and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care.
• Coordinates the planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care on a 24 hour basis.
• Holds regular scheduled meetings for nursing and ancillary staff to discuss goals and problems in order to promote better nursing care and strengthen staff relationships and rapport.
• Utilizes knowledge of current trends and practice standards of nursing including acute, geriatric, and rehabilitative concepts to coordinate staff responsibility for providing quality care on unit
• Participates in physician rounds, wound rounds, team conferences, care meetings and in-services.
• Responsible for keeping Nursing Administration apprised of resident problems/concerns.
• Other responsibilities as directed.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Current License and registration as a professional Registered Nurse in New York State.
• A minimum of 2 years of progressive nursing practice with managerial experience
• Effective interpersonal ability and skills.
• Matrix (EMR) experience a big plus.
• MDS experience a Plus.
• CPR certified

Fieldston Lodge Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.