Nurse Manager (Skilled Nursing)

Job description

Job Overview
Lake City Care Center is nestled near the picturesque Lake Pepin in southeast Minnesota. As part of the esteemed Mayo Clinic Health System and managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota’s leading senior living operator with a century-long commitment to exceptional service. Our skilled nursing facility can provide care for up to 90 residents across our Transitional Care and Long-term care units, supported by a dedicated team committed to Ebenezer’s mission of fostering longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives through healing, discovery, and education. Join our experienced healthcare professionals and help us expand our TCU unit.
Lake City Care Center Careers (ebenezercares.org)
Nursing schedule includes;
• 80 hours every two weeks
• Day shift; 8 hour shift
• *NO weekend rotation

Responsible for continuity of nursing care by delegating, directing, and monitoring nursing care delivered. Demonstrates management skills through effective problem solving and decision- making, assuring compliance with State and Federal regulations as well as Ebenezer Quality standards.
Responsibilities
• Leads, supervises, directs and/or delegates all nursing functions on assigned unit or floor to assure that care is provided per individualized plan of care. Assures staff compliance with State and Federal regulations, Nursing Standards of Practice and Ebenezer Quality Assurance Standards.
• Responsible for designated unit.
• Assures that reporting process is accurate, up to date, and provides continuity of care from shift to shift.
• Observes and evaluates cares given by nursing staff through daily rounds, random audits (i.e. assures that nursing staff are completing assignments/documentation, for completeness and accuracy).
• Assures necessary equipment is present (TPN tubing, TF formula, trapeze to bed, oxygen).
• Assure room placement is appropriate (immune-compromised not placed near infected). Isolation guidelines are followed if needed.
• Assures that medications and treatments are administered per physician orders and facility policies.
• Reviews preadmission assessments as needed.
• Delegates tasks/duties to nursing staff within their scope of practice.
• Monitors mealtimes to assure that: a) appropriate staff coverage and assistance is provided; b) proper diets are served in a timely manner.
• Evaluates staff performance and address concern promptly and appropriately (staff training or performance issue).
• Conducts staff performance reviews & other staff surveys.
• Coordinates team meetings.
• Assures that plan of care, medical records and other documentation are up to date.
• Coordinates the Admission and Discharge process.
• Develops and/or assures accuracy of care plan process (RAI process including individualized assessments).
• Actively participates in IDT meetings and care conferences.
• Audits patient records to ensure Code Status and POLST match.
• Assures that changes in condition or acute episodes are reflected in the medical record/plan of care.
• Assures that resident family and physician are notified of any changes in plan of care.
• Investigates and follows-up on all incident reports, medications errors, and Vulnerable Adult reports.
• Actively participates in audits to assure quality care and practices.
• Reports problematic areas to management and provides suggestions and solutions. Makes decisions regarding situations, implements actions and evaluates outcomes.
• Offers feedback to Administrator and DON regarding areas of concern.
• Serves as positive role model to staff.
• Educates nursing staff as needed.
• Participates in QAPI and quality improvement projects.
• Serves as facility supervisor and assumes administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• Serves as emergency contact/lead for the facility for all departments.
• Monitors delivery of care throughout the facility.
• Conducts tours for families and potential residents as requested.
• Displays ingenuity in anticipating and meeting the challenges of unexpected situations.
• Participates in a weekend rotation as designated by Administrator of facility.
• Participates in discipline/corrective action process. Disciplines nursing staff with input from Director of Nursing and HR.
• Able to send staff home regarding VA and performance issue investigations.
• Assume administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Administrator and the Director of Nursing when assigned.
• Serves as lead in all emergency situations as situation warrants.

Required Qualifications
• Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree – Registered Nurse
• 1 year Long Term Care
• Registered Nurse with the MN Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)
• AHA: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program or BLS Provider - BLS Instructor. American Red Cross: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and/or Healthcare Providers, Life Guarding First Aid/CPR/AED

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years Long Term Care

Benefit Overview
Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time,tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
$85,737.60- $121,035.20 Annual