Description:
Our facility is looking for a caring and compassionate Nurse Manager who is inspired to treat our residents like family. Our skilled nursing facilities are more than a nursing home, we are HOME! We like to have fun and create a rewarding atmosphere, filled with energetic and positive staff. We will make you feel appreciated and enjoy watching you pass that appreciation on to our residents.
The overall purpose of the Nurse Manager position is to participate in and oversee the assurance of the provision of resident care services consistent with accepted standards of care and assigns duties to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and/or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) as appropriate.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* Effectively assist in managing the nursing department related to residents, employees, visitors, and the public.
* Assist with ensuring nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
* Recognize and respond to the nursing and health care of residents.
* Assist with dressing changes and wound care management
* Inform physicians of changes to a patient’s condition and provide new notes or changes in a patient’s advancement.
* Assist in scheduling and perform resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care, specifically related to wound care.
* Oversight of wound management program including the changing of dressings and care for wounds
* Make prompt and accurate nursing assessments, care, and management judgments.
* Perform the essential functions of the job in a manner, which benefits residents of the facility and complies with business necessity without causing undue hardship.
* Assist with overseeing the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident’s care plan and physician directed orders.
* Assist in maintaining administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
* Assist in ensuring all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner.
* Assist in evaluating current and potential residents and patients to ensure facility can provide appropriate level of care.
* Assist in maintaining regular and ongoing communication with facility Medical Director ensuring programs and care services meet the needs of residents.
* Assist in completing required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
Requirements:
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*
* A current, valid Illinois Registered Nurse license is required.
* Experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred
Helia Healthcare is a successful, family-owned, and growing regional network of 15 skilled nursing communities in Illinois and Missouri. We are looking for energetic, caring, dependable individuals to join our team. As a Helia associate, your high standards are the crux of our guests' and residents' positive, successful experiences. We strive to ensure you are treated with respect and fairness. We promote a positive team environment based on problem solving rather than finger-pointing. We invest heavily in continuing education and training to keep you at the top of your profession. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities to advance your career with us. Helia communities strive to be the premier local employer by hiring those who share our vision and then treating them right. Many of our current managers started out with us in hourly roles.
As a regional network of skilled nursing communities, Helia has current open positions in most areas of nursing, skilled therapy, administration, management, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, and other operations. Most of our locations have both full- and part-time opportunities available on a variety of schedules. We will work hard to accommodate your desired work schedule. We provide competitive wages and medical/dental/vision benefits, along with an attractive array of 401k and other benefits.
Let's talk about growing your career with us!
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a successful background check and drug screen.
Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Job Type: Part-time
Work setting:
* In-person
Work Location: In person