RN: Nurse Manager Job at Teresian House in Albany

RN: Nurse Manager

It takes a special person to carry out the mission of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm. Our Foundress, Mother Angeline, used to say, "If you have to fail, let it be on the side of kindness. Be kinder than kindness itself to the old people." It's that philosophy that drives us every day at Teresian House Center for the Elderly, and we are looking for individuals who share our deep commitment to serving the elderly with a loving heart. If you exemplify teamwork, respect, responsibility, compassion, integrity and professionalism consider applying for a job at Teresian House.

Teresian House Center for the Elderly proudly offers the following benefits:

• Excellent Pay Rate
• Generous Pay Time off with cash-in options
• Referral Bonuses
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employee Cafe' with Free Meals
• Health, Dental, Vision with significant employer paid share
• Fully Paid Group Life Insurance
• Compassionate work environment
• Career Advancement: Strong orientation program, tuition assistance and scholarships

our DON started as a CNA and encourages growth!

Role Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Interdisciplinary team, oversee the care of all the residents on his/her neighborhood.

• Creates and maintains a work environment that promotes and fosters a resident centered care model with a team approach.

• Initiates and completes all investigations of incidents on unit within five (5) calendar days of discovery. May assign designee in his/her absence. Ensures that proper documentation is completed. Keeps Nursing Administration aware of all investigations and submits completed investigations to Nursing Administration.

• Ensure work schedules are completed for all team members according to approved budgetary guidelines.

• Oversees and contributes to recording of all documentation on unit including intake and output, weights, ambulation logs, etc.

• Monitors the units (by making "rounds", conducting audits, or completing surveys, etc.) to assure that all personnel are utilizing appropriate techniques regarding accident/incident prevention; sanitation; infection control; fire safety; disaster preparedness and emergency care. Informs Administration, Nursing Administration, Infection Control Team, or other appropriate people of concerns.

Qualified RN candidates will have:

• Graduate of a State approved school of nursing, Associate's/Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Has current license as Registered Nurse in New York State.
• At least one year experience in a Long-Term Care supervisory/manager capacity preferred.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to make decisions independently within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.