RN Nurse Manager - Assisted Living
Company: Oakwood Village
Location: Madison
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
The RN Nurse Manager provides and coordinates the overall health
monitoring and nursing related services to residents as needed, in
compliance with DHS 83 codes while promoting wellness and
independence. The Nurse Manager (1) provides informal direction to
the CNA/Resident Assistant staff in the assisted living and
programs; (2) provides overall leadership for assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of resident care; (3) collaborates
with interdisciplinary team and physician consultation on issues
related to resident care and the quality of life for all residents;
(4) monitors compliance with DHS 83 regulations and follows up on
changes in condition; documentations; incidents/accidents, and
risks of infection, falls and confusion; and (5) provides general
support for residents, families and staff.The RN Charge Nurse
reports to the Director of Assisted Living and Memory
Care.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESEnsures the delivery of quality
services.Assesses and monitors resident symptoms, updates MDs and
responsible parties, provides treatment and documentation as
necessary, and offers programs promoting wellness and independence
within established guidelines, i.e., immunizations, infection
control, falls prevention, nutrition, dementia skills, etc.Provides
training/education and communication with CNAs/Resident Assistants
regarding medication administration, personal ADL tasks, treatment
procedures, delegated tasks, ISPs (care plans).Completes
assessments annually and on admission per DHS 83 and facility
policy, such as elopement, choking, falls, pain, evacuation, and
point of rescue.Assists supervisors in staffing functions,
including hiring, counseling, discipline, and conflict/resolution
as needed or required.Recommends QA projects applicable to health
services including falls, infection control, and med errors, and
works with pharmacy to ensure medication protocol is
followed.Ensures maintenance of records and charts to reflect
residents conditions, delegates charting responsibilities/education
to CNAs/Resident Assistants as needed, and where appropriate. This
includes at least weekly audits of documentation.Oversees annual
MAR changes and updating of physician orders. Ensures the prompt
return of signed telephone orders. Obtains and transcribes
physician orders to MAR and ISP as needed. Develops, updates, and
maintains ISP care plans per DHS 83 regulations as well as
scheduling of annual/new admit care conference meetings.Initiates,
monitors, and oversees the completion of appropriate paperwork on
use of psychotropic medications.Provides input on 90 day and annual
evaluations of staff, as well as ensuring annual education needs
are met per Oakwood policy.Participates in regular staff meetings
per department needs.Ensures that all Oakwood policies are
administered effectively and accurately. Ensures that health and
nursing policies are current and meet regulations.Ensures CBRF
regulations are being followed. Responsible for remaining updated
on current state, federal, and Medicare regulations pertaining to
CBRFs.Attends meetings and participates on committees as assigned
or as it relates to this position.Must be available for flexible
hours and on-call hours as needed. A mandatory weekend
rotation.Provides back up to support other assisted living
departments (RCAC) as needed.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge and
ability to apply current nursing theory and practices with emphasis
in assessment skills and problem-solving techniques as they relate
to resident needs.Ability to motivate residents to reach their
optimal level of independence.Willingness to work within
departmental and organizational policies and procedures.Willingness
to learn and implement state and federal regulations which affect
care of residents.Ability to carry out job responsibilities in a
professional, accurate and conscientious manner.Ability to create
and maintain an atmosphere which fosters effective team
relationships with other staff and with various community agencies
and with the public.Ability to handle confidential information
according to HIPAA guidelines.Ability to exercise independent
judgment and make sound decisions.Willingness to provide on call
support as needed.Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule
to meet the needs of residents and staff.Knowledgeable about CBRF
codes per DHS 83.Provide leadership to nursing staff in the
assisted living programs when needed.Coordinates opportunities for
education and training as needed. Ability to promote staff
development education/training to ensure strong nursing
attendance.Ability to provide leadership that fosters teamwork in
meeting the mission, vision and values of Oakwood.Recommends
ongoing staff development programs for nursing staff to assure
development and learning of current nursing practices as it relates
to geriatric care (general training/re-training of nursing
staff).Participates in the monitoring of nursing skills
on-the-floor using quality assurance tools as
appropriate.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAININGGraduate of an
accredited school of nursing and registration or eligible for
registration as an RN in the State of Wisconsin.Experience caring
for geriatric individuals is required.CPR Certification.Prefer at
least three to (3-5) years of nursing experience, part of which is
in a supervisory, leadership and/or training capacity.Proficient
computer skills required.IND1by Jobble
Keywords: Oakwood Village, Madison , RN Nurse Manager - Assisted Living, Executive , Madison, Wisconsin
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