RN or LPN Nurse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

RN or LPN Nurse Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking experienced Nurse Managers RN/LPN to join our team at the Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, Vermont. As a Nurse Manager, you will provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and leading a team of dedicated professionals, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description:

• Directs the daily activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and established facility policies and procedures.

• Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents.

• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.

• Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required.

• Assesses for changes in residents' status, notifies the physician and resident's family or representative, and documents accordingly.

• Transcribes physician orders to medical records and carries out orders as written.

• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.

• Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes for changes, and documents accordingly as indicated.

• Schedules follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.

• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.

• Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.

• Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.

• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.

• Participates in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns.

• May assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies and as directed.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.

• A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state.

• Current CPR certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages

• Shift Differentials

• Sign on Bonus

• 6 Paid Holidays

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance

• Accrued paid time off - Full Time Employees

• 401K

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and compassionate nurse looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Apply today to join our team of dedicated professionals at the Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center!