RN Manager
Company: Cardigan Ridge Senior Living
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Nursing Manager ensures that the health care
needs of clients are met, that their staff is trained in home care
policies and procedures, and remain in compliance with the most
current Comprehensive Home Care regulations.Essential Job
Functions--- Manage employees to ensure compliance with federal,
state, local standards and regulations.--- Meet with Case Workers
regularly.--- Knowledgeable of current Home Care trends.---
Investigate reports/incidents of suspected client neglect and/or
abuse and reports these finding to the Director of Nursing (D.O.N)
and/or an appropriate county and/or state official.--- Maintain
confidentiality of client and all personnel.--- Record client data
and billing information.--- Communicate/document client data to
staff (as needed).--- Complete initial assessment of potential
clients to assure that their needs will be met. --- Follow the
Comprehensive Home Care regulations.--- Assure clients maintain
residency requirements, reassess and recommend alternative
placement (if necessary).--- Implement service agreements with all
new clients. Review and revise service plans and care plans (as
needed).--- Monitor client charts and nursing notes.--- Communicate
any changes in client's needs/condition to physicians and other
personnel (county caseworkers).--- Renew medication as
necessary.--- Assure all physicians orders are signed and
implemented within 24 hours. --- Fill medication for medication
administration by Home Health Aides (H.H.A.'s)/Unlicensed Staff and
checks new medications from the pharmacy.--- Assure appropriate MAR
documents are in place.--- Review each client's MAR and/or EMAR
regularly to review accuracy and to confirm that the appropriate
signatures are included on their forms.--- Document disposal of
medication per procedure.--- Assist in the development of policies
and procedures/implementation of them.--- Supervises Home Health
Aides (H.H.A.'s)/Unlicensed Staff.--- Give input and/or help
perform annual evaluations for nursing and Home Health Aides
(H.H.A.'s)/Unlicensed Staff.--- Supervises, disciplines, and
terminates (upon corporate approval) Home Health Aides
(H.H.A.'s)/Unlicensed Staff.--- Coordinate staff education to
include at least 8 hours of in-services per year.--- Provide health
and medication training to all new employees and continued
education for all personnel to assure compliance with state,
federal and local regulations.--- Assure that staff clearly
understands and follows all Home Care procedures.--- Monitor staff
for compliance of monthly client treatments (as scheduled).---
Supervise medication practices and medical equipment being used by
home care clients.--- Ensure that medication procedures are being
followed correctly.--- Facilitate coordination of client services
with other service providers (as needed).--- Participate/lead staff
meetings, committees, etc.--- Assist other departments with special
events and family functions.--- Be flexible and adaptable to
changing situations.--- Report injuries for self, staff, clients or
visitors immediately to the Resident Director and/or the Director
of Nursing.Required Qualifications--- Must be registered in the
State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) and must maintain a
current and unrestricted licensure.--- Must have a valid driver's
license. Driving may be necessary.--- Ability to lift/carry objects
weighing up to approximately 30 lbs. or more and to meet all
physical requirements related to this position.Preferred
Qualifications--- Experience in working with senior adults;
knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs and concerns of the senior
population.--- Minimum of three years of experience in a related
field.
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