Assisted Living - Clinical Nurse Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Clinical Nurse Manager, Assisted Living is responsible for providing professional nursing and clinical oversight of the Assisted Living at Plymouth Harbor

DUTIES/RESPONIBILITIES

1. Assist the Administrator and Director of Nursing with supervision of all personnel who provide direct resident care.
2. Participate in inter and intradepartmental meetings as assigned including Discharge Planning and quarterly nursing and aides meetings and be available as backup for Transition Support Team, Quality Assurance, Disaster Management, and Supervisory Council.  If indicated, may be asked to lead a focused QAPI team.
3. Oversee the admission process including order review, chart completion and communication of care needs to interdisciplinary staff.
4. Ensure the plan of care for each resident is initiated, appropriate, and communicated to staff and residents/families. POC will be updated at least quarterly and with changes of condition.
5. When needed, assist with resident care needs including medication and treatment administration.
6. Ensure timely communication with physicians and families.
7. Coordinate third party services and medical supplies as needed by the resident.
8. Address questions and concerns of residents and family members in a timely fashion.
9. Assist with scheduling in the absence of the Administrator, as needed.
10. Assist the Director of Nursing in performing competency checks for licensed personnel.
11. Assist with probationary and annual evaluations for ALF nurses, Certified Nursing Assistant and Care Partners as assigned.
12. Ensure confidentiality of resident personal health information is maintained.
13. Ensure the accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness of the clinical record of each resident in Assisted Living.
14. Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, and mandatory in-services as approved or required. 
15. Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a clean, sanitary and organized manner. 
16. Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has supervisory responsibilities for LPNs, C.N.A.s, and Care Partners providing hands-on care in the Assisted Living Facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida and meet the criteria as defined in Section 400.462(10) of the Florida Statutes. 

Experience:

• Minimum three years’ experience as a nurse in Home Health or Assisted Living.   

General:

• Must have good organizational skills. 
• Must be a detail-oriented person and able to perform duties with great accuracy on a daily basis.
• Must have excellent personal skills, demonstrating the ability to conduct oneself in a non-controversial style; a style that inspires the respect of others and promotes a sense of trust in the individual’s competence. 
• Must have good communication skills; speaking, writing, and listening.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs with emphasis on Excel, Outlook, and Word, with the ability to learn and use proprietary software as required. 

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

• Must have valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida.
• Must have a current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification.
• Must have a current IV certification.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

Support Plymouth Harbor’s mission, striving daily to ensure the best possible outcomes for the health and well-being of residents and staff. 

• Maintain high personal standards for performance and encourage others to do the same.
• Must be able to get along with others and work as a team player.
• Maintain confidentiality in all Plymouth Harbor, resident, and team member matters. 
• Use good judgement and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Work harmoniously with all persons residing in, employed by, or associated with, the organization. 
• Be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people. 
• Wear Plymouth Harbor team member i.d. badge at all times when on duty. 
• Abide by the dress and grooming guidelines established for the department and possess good personal hygiene habits. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess fully functioning sense of sight/hearing or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately in order to do the job.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and move throughout the workday (lifting, carrying, bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting) using good body mechanics. 
• Must be able to lift/push up to 25 pounds. 
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time. 
• Must be able to cope with the physical and emotional demands of the position.