Nurse Manager- Nursing Home

JOB TITLE: NURSE MANAGER   |   DEPARTMENT: NURSING HOME

JOB PURPOSE: The Nurse Manager is the first line manager designated as the leader for a specified nursing unit, its resident population, and the assigned staff.  The Nurse Manager has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all residents’ care activities taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs. Work is performed in accordance with established hospital and nursing home standards, nursing department/unit process and outcome standards, established regulatory and accreditation requirements, and consistent with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospital and nursing department.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with associate’s degree or diploma.  Employee is trained and prepared to care for the age-specific group (adult, geriatric) served on their assigned unit.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Possess current New York State license for Registered Nurse. Current BLS Certification.

EXPERIENCE: Possess two (2) years’ medical/surgical experience or two (2) years’ long-term care experience. 

PREFERRED: 

• Bachelor of Science Nursing degree (BSN)
• Two (2) years’ nursing management experience in a skilled nursing facility

SHIFT:  6:45AM – 3:15PM             STATUS:  40 HOURS
Hours will fluctuate based on departmental needs

RATE OF PAY: $40.34 – $47.62 / HOUR