Regional Nurse Manager, Task Force

The Task Force Team is as a specialized team that is assembled to address specific challenges or projects. Task force members are often experts in their fields and collaborate closely to achieve targeted outcomes. In the context of the position, the task force Regional Nurse Manager will focus on responding to pressing needs at various assisted living communities in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. This individual would provide support to struggling areas, and managing special projects such as admission assessments for new residents. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively within a team to deliver exceptional care and make a positive impact on the communities served.

Looking for an individual centrally located in in Southeast Minnesota area, preferably Rochester, MN metro area. Daily travel is required, but most site locations are withing 1-2 hours driving distance of Rochester, MN so overnight is not always required. Monday through Friday role. Looking for a hands-on nurse leader willing to jump into challenges and make a difference in the lives of the employees and residents in our communities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing, directing, and supervising the following functions: nursing, pharmacy, and patient activities.
• Responsible for nurse performance, and clinical services.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practice in the institution.
• Assesses the quality of care rendered.
• Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under his or her supervision.
• Verifies employee credentials under his or her position supervision.
• Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of services within the goals of each location.
• Serves as a spokesperson for nursing matters and represents the company with professional nursing and related organizations.
• Participates in meetings and committees.
• Encourages and supports research and improvement studies that can make meaningful contributions to the quality and economy of nursing services.
• Coordinate and evaluate the information from the Nursing staff (center-based DONs) regarding the effectiveness of the nursing departments, and other departments that comprise the interdisciplinary team in providing the standard of care required by Federal and State regulations.
• Report findings, on a regular basis, to the leaders of Clinical Services and Operations.
• Make recommendations to the administrator, nursing department and other departments that comprise the interdisciplinary team to maintain or improve standards of care and to maintain compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Provide audits and evaluations of the major nursing programs as outlined, by way of chart reviews, rounds and interviews to proactively identify opportunities for improvement or lack of compliance with standards of care.
• Assist the leadership of the facility in developing the strategic plan of correction and to put systems into place to obtain substantial compliance. Ensure a methodical plan for follow-up completion to the current plans.
• Provide education to nursing department.
• Work closely with the VP of Operations of assigned facilities to obtain established goals and positive outcomes.
• Participate in the development or implementation of Program Development.
• Risk Management: Identifies, analyzes; evaluates the extent and element of exposure; and recommends appropriate action to mitigate risk of potential and actual liability exposures in the health care system.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Thorough understanding on management theories.
• Knowledge of employee management.
• Thorough understanding of nursing management strategies.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Knowledge of the foundations of health laws.
• Knowledge of statistics and research methodologies.

Education and Experience:

• Professional nurse with a current MN state license.
• At least three years of experience managing nurses in a nursing environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive and travel to various sites as needed.
• Occasional overnight hotel stay depending on assignment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and moving.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times with or without assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Senior Living: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person