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Nurse Manager - JGS Lifecare, Longmeadow, MA
$4,000 Sign-On Bonus
JGS Lifecare, located in the quaint town of Longmeadow, MA, has been the proud caretaker of the elderly within the local community for over 100 years! Founded on the Jewish principle of respecting age as a blessing, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering the best in elder care services to people of every faith and every background. So as we enter our second century, we are excited to introduce a new range of services and updates to serve our life-long commitment to our community. Our spacious campus has a full-array of services including Skilled Nursing, Senior Living and Community programs that consist of traditional long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, hospice and day health support services. Our employees are an outstanding team of professionals who go above-and-beyond each day with their compassionate care to our residents and the individuals we serve.
Position Summary: As a member of our nursing team, the Nurse Manager will lead the nursing team and is directly responsible for ensuring the oversight and delivery of all care aspects. to provide high quality, compassionate care to our residents. In addition to providing high quality care, you are also responsible for resident safety and the delivery of all services and tasks under the resident care plan.
Hours: 40 hours per week, 7am-3pm with on call responsibilities required
Primary Responsibilities:
- First-line management position involved with the leadership and management of nursing personnel on a designated unit.
- Assumes overall responsibility for the administrative and clinical aspects of resident care.
- Responsible for making certain that nursing standards are met, and quality resident care is rendered in accordance with principles of person-centered care, current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern a long-term care facility.
- Manages environment to maintain resident safety and supervises the resident care activity performed by nursing assistants and helpers.
- Acts as Nursing Supervisor in the Supervisor's absence or as required.
- Understanding of HIPAA and Corporate Compliance, Risk Management and Patient Safety.
- Performs all job requirements in a manner that exemplifies the Mission Statement of Jewish Geriatric Services.
Qualifications:
- Familiarity and compliance with Nurse Practice Act.
- Graduate of a NLN approved school for professional nursing.
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Nurse in Massachusetts.
- CPR certified.
- Three to five years nursing experience, including at least 6 months administrative responsibility and 2 years experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
- Demonstrated skill in physical assessment.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to post acute care.
- IV Therapy Skills desirable.
- Ability to function well in emergencies.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the Nursing Department and that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrates knowledge of computer systems, applications, and other office equipment.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and squat for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to push, pull objects and lift/carry up to 20 pounds unassisted on a frequent basis and up to 50 pounds or more with assistance on occasion
- Ability to interact effectively with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, the general public and other staff members
Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance (Accident, LTD, STD, Whole Life Insurance)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Shift Differentials
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid time off, vacation and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid birthday
Apply today and become a part of our JGS Lifecare team!
JGS is an equal opportunity employer, veterans & disability. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is prohibited by law.
JGS Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected, you must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19.
Salary : $45 - $53
