Nurse Manager

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing nursing care in the Health Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises direct nursing care in the Health Center.
• Functions in the capacity of DON in his/her absence.
• Administers direct nursing care, on the floor, when more than routine care is indicated.
• Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment.
• Assures accuracy and completeness of medical records.
• Supervises nursing personnel on all shifts. Participates in staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Assures timeliness of physician visits and accompanies physicians when making rounds.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Coordinates, conducts, and documents the MDS, resident care plans, and conference in the absence of the MDS Coordinator.
• Assists with orientation of nursing personnel.
• Participates in family/resident counseling
• Encourages rehabilitative techniques in order to restore residents’ independence.
• Assures proper functioning of medical equipment and adequate medical supplies.
• Assists DON in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• On-call for RN Supervisor, DON, and/or Staffing Coordinator.
Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

• Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Work as team and assist all other department members when needed.
• Be able to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals and other departments within the system.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must communicate with internal and external contacts in a professional manner.
• Have the ability to maintain a professional relationship with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff by demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills and demeanor.
Possesses knowledge of and implements infection control and universal precaution practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Maintains a current license with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Have a current card for the successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR – Healthcare Provider).
Have Geriatric/Rehabilitation experience with a good understanding of restorative nursing.

PERSONAL AND PUBLIC CONTACT

The Nurse Manager will have personal contact with all levels of Carillon staff, residents, other healthcare professionals, and government agencies.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

WELLNESS FOCUS:

Carillon Senior Living employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This whole-person approach to health and wellness includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational. Through these efforts, we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body, and soul, which may also positively affect the employees as a result.

Many community roles may require us to ask about your vaccination status. This could include Hepatitis B, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!