Living Center South RN Nurse Manager - FT

40 Hours per week, Salaried position. No OT

Reports to DON and Admin DON

Supervises : CNA Trainees, CNAs, SR CNAs, LPNs, RNs, Unit Clerks

NYS License and BLS required

Previous manager experience required

The Nurse Manager mustdemonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropiate tothe age of the patients / residents served within his / her assigned area ofresponsibility. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles ofgrowth and development of the life span and process the ability to assess datareflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropiate informationneeded to identify each patient's / resident s requirements relative to agespecific needs.

Minimum : Interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.Knowledgeable in the area of management systems and processes. Demonstrated ability to establish effective work relationships in an effort to lead others in the direction of meeting organizational objectives. Analytical skills to assess departmental needs, develop, and implement planned interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of applied interventions. Basic management competencies for the postion assigned. Ability to facilitate project management, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling. Familiarity with DOH requirements. Computer literacy required with word processing, spreadsheets, power point

Preferred : Experience with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and power point & Meditech

Models, exemplifies and leads in accordance with Healing Environment principles. Specifically : being professional, communicating effectively, and attending to the care environment. This is evidenced by work behavior which ensures safety, promotes dignity, respect and well being, and exemplifies healthy relationships.

The Nurse Manager has major responsibility for implementation of strategies and activities designed to achieve and support uncompromising quality, exceptional patient safety and an outstanding patient / resident / family experience. The Nurse Manager intentionally creates an environment that fosters staff development, staff empowerment, collegial relationships and best practice in the delivery of nursing care. The Nurse Manager allocates resources to promote efficient, effective, compassionate and fiscally responsible nursing care.. The Nurse Manager assures the coordination of care across department lines through a focus on systems that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication. The Nurse Manager participates in the recruitment, selection and retention of personnel. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel accountable to the nurse manager. Ensures that the nursing care delivered is grounded in the principles of relationship based care and reflects a patient / family centered focus. Creates the expectation through role modeling that professional nursing practice means working in partnership with colleagues within nursing, other disciplines, and the patient / resident / family to achieve the best possible outcome. Demonstrates broad based knowledge of nursing in general as well as knowledge specific to the chosen area of practice. Applies nursing practice knowledge in daily interaction with patients / resident / families and other members of the healthcare team and holds staff accountable for the same.

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve a potential contact with blood, body fluids, and tissue.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

NYS License, BLS

Required

2 years of Experience in managerial roles for LTC

Required

Questions

No.

Question

Question1

Have you worked at any of the FLH Locations in the last two years? (Geveva General Hospital, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Living Center North, Living Center South, Finger Lakes Medical PC, The Homestead, Huntington Living Center)

Question2

If so, when ?

Question3

Are you willing, ready, and able to float between departments and locations as long as you have been oriented to that unit population?

Question4

Do you have any requested time off?