Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse - Clinical Manager include providing direct nursing care to residents under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, as well as to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nurses, nursing assistants and others; to observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents, assist in administering treatments as prescribed by physician, maintain records reflecting resident condition and treatment, identify nursing service problems and assist in their solution, cooperate with other members of the nursing team and personnel of other departments; assign duties to non-professional nursing personnel, supervise and evaluate work performance; assist in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment which is conducive to the interest and welfare of residents, in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and the established company policies and procedures. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

RN degree from an accredited nursing program, college or university. Has taken courses in nursing management or supervision and in rehabilitative and restorative nursing; at least two years experience working in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution, with training or experience implementing total patient care and care planning, and in making sound nursing judgments;hold membership in professional association(s). In addition, will be familiar with the policies, regulations and procedures of long term care.

Minimum Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.