· Must possess a valid RN/LPN license, in good standing in accordance with laws of this state, from an approved NJ Nursing School of Nursing.

· Utilizes expertise in the leadership role as a manager of an assigned unit;

· Works within the framework of the policies, procedures, standards and philosophy of the Nursing Department;

· Assures that comprehensive care and treatment is rendered to resident population, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the design, implementation and evaluation of various programs within the unit;

· Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in maintaining adequate nursing coverage to provide safe nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; effectively utilizes existing manpower limiting use of overtime and agency personnel;

· Develops, implements and evaluates protocols/standards of assigned unit while following the proper approval channels;

· Assesses the work performance of nursing personnel as it relates to their job description, unit standards of care and goals of the individual:

· Implements the process of progressive counseling and when necessary, recommends or initiates disciplinary action based on facility’s and or nursing policies and procedures;

· Encourages nursing staff to perform their jobs to the fullest of their potential;

· Provides professional guidance and supervision to both professional and nonprofessional unit staff;

· Conducts periodic meetings on their shift and among shifts with staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team to disseminate information; develop unit protocols; establish unit goals and initiate implementation; and evaluate the effectiveness of these processes;

· Attend committee meetings as requested;

· Assumes nursing administrative responsibilities of the facility for weekend and holiday coverage as requested;

· Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance activities for the facility and/or unit as requested. Participates in Quality Improvement reviews as defined by the Director of Nursing;

· Identifies educational needs of the staff and plans with the Staff Development Coordinator (if available) a program to meet their needs. Evaluates and provides feedback to the Staff Development Coordinator and to the individual staff member effectiveness of the program;

· Demonstrates, teaches and evaluates nursing skills utilized in direct resident care of the unit’s specific resident population;

· Participates with the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing and evaluating ways to achieve resident care goals;

· And more.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person