Registered Nurse Manager-DPSNF

• Under the direction of the unit Administrator, the Manager of DP/SNF independently provides holistic, individualized care using the Nursing Process for patients routinely seen on the unit, demonstrates an advanced level of clinical competency, Nursing judgment, teaching skills, and a commitment to improving the quality of patient care and independently performs general and unit specific clinical skills.
• Is responsible for the assessment, treatment or care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs.
• Possesses knowledge of growth and development and has an understanding of the range of treatment needed for all patient groups.
• Is responsible for the planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and documenting of Administrative and Management duties pertinent to the Department.
• Serves as a Clinical Resource person for staff, new orientees and students during the shift.
• Coordinates staffing needs with the Administrator and/or the Staffing Coordinator/Nursing Supervisor.
• Acts as a Liaison for Administrator/Staff related to customer/physicians complaints/problems.
• Assists staff/physician in problem solving.
• Ensures resolution of problems and notification of Administrator.
• Facilitates problem solving and promotes cooperative communication.
• Accountable to ensure that staff maintains crash cart, defibrillator, and glucometer checks per policy.
• Coordinates essential staff functions and Unit resources during crisis situations.
• Actively participates in achieving and maintaining department compliance with all state, federal and third party regulatory agency standards.
• Is accountable for maintaining your department's "Survey Ready" status always.
• Adheres to OSHA Guidelines/Standard Precautions as described in Hospital policy.
• Demonstrates participation in Patient Care Conferences.
• Represents appropriate practice and directs others to follow or reference Hospital policies, procedures or Standards of Nursing Care.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of California, BSN preferred.
• Must have and maintain current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands-on patient care.
• A national certification will be identified and the time frame to complete the certification will be approved by the respective Leadership within 90 days of accepting the position.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience and/or 3-5 years of management experience required.

Shift: Variable

Salary: $46.47 USD to $65.05 USD