Safety Health Nurse RN I

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Restorative Nurse Manager to join our team at Presbyterian Villages of Michigan.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geriatric care, with experience in supervising and directing restorative certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and assessing and monitoring wound care.

Responsibilities:

• Supervisory Duties: Conduct supervisory activities such as hiring and firing staff, providing employee orientation and training, creating work schedules, coaching or disciplinary action, and approving employee payroll for the restorative department.
• Monitoring Resident Condition: Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in resident's condition and therapeutic needs.
• Reporting and Recommendations: Monitors I/A reports/events and make appropriate recommendations.
• Data Recording: Record all therapeutic/rehabilitative data accurately and reports changes in condition or errors and omissions to ensure records are kept up-to-date.
• Care Planning: Assist in the development, monitoring and updating of individualized care plans.
• Wound Care: Direct or coordinate Wound Care programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions, quality programs, initiatives and compliance.
• Medical Procedures: Administers and performs medical procedures and treatments as ordered by physician(s) or in response to emergency situations.
• Nursing Care Measures: Assist in the development and implementation of restorative nursing care measures and techniques.
• Reporting and Documentation: Create Monthly and Quarterly Pressures Ulcer and I/A reports for Director of Nursing and Administrator. Review, correct and authorize documentation, charts, records etc.
• Safety Initiatives: Assess resident upon admission for safety issues. Initiate appropriate safety devices. Complete skin assessment for new residents upon admission. Document and recommend treatment as required.
• MDs Sections: Complete restorative department MDS sections and submit to MDS Nurse.
• Investigations: Assist with investigations of abuse allegations and report to government departments as required.
• Equipment Ordering: Order equipment for restorative department.
• Paperwork Completion: Complete required restorative department paperwork (Braden scales, fall risk assessments, safety and supervision care plans, restorative care plans).
• Meetings and Training: Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors degree in nursing preferred.
• Experience: Six months to one year geriatric experience preferred. Physical therapy/rehabilitation experience beneficial and desirable.
• Certificates & Licenses: Current registration and licensure from the State of Michigan. Current CPR.
• Other Requirements: Availability to work holidays, evenings, or weekends. Maintains on call status for departmental emergencies or rotational basis.