Job Description

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on experience

Location: Auburn Home, Waconia, MN

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently hiring for a Nurse Manager and looking for someone that has a desire to empower our staff to serve others with integrity and compassion, and to be part of an award winning, “Great Employers” recipient, skilled nursing community. The Nurse Manager’s role is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department and to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Nurse Manager assists with admissions and assessments to increase the facility's overall census.

The Nurse Manager assists the Director of Nursing to organize and direct the nursing department within the facility, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern home care.

Develop, maintain, and periodically update the Nursing Procedures Manual, written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the home care department.

The Nurse Manager will develop methods for coordination of services with other entities to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.

Complete appropriate assessments of potential residents to ensure safe and appropriate care.

Provide the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator with information relative to the care needs of the resident and the nursing department’s ability to meet those needs.

Participate in the development of timely in-service training classes and client specific orientation to ensure a well-educated care staff.

Develop a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the needs and care of the resident, setting goals, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.