Nurse Manager – Long-Term Care / Rehabilitation Unit

Position Overview

A full-time Nurse Manager position is available for a long-term-care and rehabilitation unit in Geneva, New York. The Nurse Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for the unit and is responsible for maintaining high standards of resident care, safety, staff performance, and regulatory compliance.

Position: Nurse Manager – Long-Term Care
Unit: Rehabilitation
Location: Geneva, New York
Employment: Full-time

Salary: $89,610–$105,060 per year, depending on nursing leadership experience
Hiring Bonus: Available

Primary Responsibilities

The Nurse Manager is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to ensure quality care and resident safety. Responsibilities include:

• Promote an environment focused on quality care, resident safety, dignity, and respect.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing staff.
• Promote staff development, empowerment, teamwork, and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Allocate staffing and other resources effectively and responsibly.
• Coordinate care between nursing and other departments.
• Promote interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, orientation, education, credentialing, and retention of nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations and organizational policies.
• Monitor and evaluate quality-of-care initiatives.
• Use data and analytical skills to identify departmental needs and implement improvement initiatives.
• Participate in performance evaluation and staff development activities.
• Manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Promote a customer-focused environment centered on resident well-being.

Staff Supervision

The Nurse Manager provides supervision and leadership to:

• Registered Nurses
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Certified Nursing Assistants
• Senior Certified Nursing Assistants
• CNA trainees
• Unit clerks

The position reports to nursing leadership/administration responsible for long-term care.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nurse program.
• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience or 2 years of long-term-care experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of management systems and quality-improvement processes.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation.
• Familiarity with New York State Department of Health requirements.
• Computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Master's degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Previous nursing management or leadership experience.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Meditech experience.

Communication Expectations

The Nurse Manager must be able to communicate effectively with:

• Nursing staff
• Residents
• Residents' families
• Physicians
• Other healthcare professionals
• Interdisciplinary team members

Strong communication and relationship-building skills are important for coordinating resident care and managing the nursing team.

Resident Population Requirements

The position requires knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess resident needs and provide appropriate care based on the resident's age and individual circumstances.

Work Environment

This is a long-term-care and rehabilitation environment providing 24-hour resident care. The rehabilitation unit includes a dedicated rehabilitation area and provides care to residents requiring skilled nursing and transitional rehabilitation services.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $89,610–$105,060. Placement within the salary range is based on nursing leadership experience. Hiring bonus available.

Benefits

The position offers a benefits package that may include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee benefits programs
• Access to an on-site childcare center

Important Points for Applicants

The strongest candidates will likely demonstrate:

• Current NY RN licensure.
• Solid long-term-care or nursing experience.
• Previous charge nurse, supervisory, or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of resident safety and quality improvement.
• Familiarity with NYS long-term-care regulations.
• Ability to manage and motivate nursing staff.
• Strong communication with residents, families, physicians, and staff.
• Ability to handle staffing issues and competing priorities.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• A BSN or higher-level nursing degree.

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