Nurse Manager / Supervisor

NURSE MANAGER / SUPERVISOR
Great opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager / Supervisor, which offers competitive pay, great benefits and a fantastic work environment. Brighten at Medford has an immediate opening for a Nurse Unit Manager / Supervisor. Brighten Health Group is a leader in rehabilitative and long-term care, Brighten Health Group operates 5 facilities located throughout the United States. Our company provides traditional skilled nursing care, a wide range of sub-acute care programs, as well as distinct programs for the provision of Alzheimer's and hospice patients.
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Unit Manager / Supervisor has authority, responsibility, and accountability for the overall management of residents on a designated unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of nursing staff engaged in specific nursing practices and is responsible for transmitting each unit’s staff concerns to the appropriate department supervisor.


Some key responsibilities include :
Plans effective administration of nursing care in cooperation with other health related disciplines on each unit.Responsible for assessment of resident needs, development and implementation of comprehensive care plan. Consults with resident’s physician in planning resident care. Periodically reviews and updates comprehensive care plan.Evaluates incidents and determines emergency measures to be used. Assesses and directs emergency treatment to residents and staff involved in accidents. If necessary, notifies the physicians.Completes the incident report with causes investigated and corrective actions taken and/or suitable recommendations made to avoid recurrence. Updates the care plan with new interventions.Supervises planning of daily assignments for personnel on the unit.Assists in orientating and directing new staff.May provide input to the In-Service Coordinator in planning nursing in-service programs and on-the-unit conferences based upon an assessment of staff’s learning needs and/or resident care problems.Assists in establishing and maintaining a positive staff and good public relations.Is available for emergencies and assistance to nursing staff as needed.Communicates and acts as a liaison among residents, family, physicians, and staff.Informs the nursing supervisor and director of nursing services of pertinent information concerning resident status, staff actions, employee attitudes and suggestions.
REQUIREMENTS
Maintains a current valid license as a registered professional nurse in good standing or maintains a current valid Nursing License as a licensed practical nurse in good standing.

Possesses a minimum one year of experience in nursing service administration. Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative nursing is preferred.Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.Possesses Strong verbal and written communication skills.We offer two weeks paid vacation as well as health/dental/vision insurance. There is a sign on bonus also of $2000.00 for this position.