RN Nursing Manager - Long Term Care
Sanford Health
Summary
Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. Good Samaritan Ambassador is a 5 star facility. Deficiency free on 2 of the past 3 surveys, strong census, high performing facility. We have high staffing ratios, low staff turnover. This Nursing Manager position oversees our 44-bed Long Term Care.
Job description
Department Details
Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. Good Samaritan Ambassador is a 5 star facility. Deficiency free on 2 of the past 3 surveys, strong census, high performing facility. We have high staffing ratios, low staff turnover. This Nursing Manager position oversees our 44-bed Long Term Care.
- Prior long term care experience required.
- In lieu of management experience, leadership may consider 3-5 years or greater of long term care experience.
- Experience with survey management and knowledge of CMS regulations preferred.
Shift Details
- 8:00am - 4:30pm with some flexibility
- 9 shifts (72 hours) per two-week pay period.
- No scheduled working weekends. Rotating weekend on-call for questions/emergent needs (approx. 1 weekend per month). Monthly meeting with night shift staff.
Summary
Manages nursing home staff and nursing activities, including resident care and record-keeping.
Job Description
Manages nursing staff assigned to a particular shift within the nursing home. Takes action regarding provision of resources within the context of shifts or designated time frame. Assigns residents to available nursing staff, taking into consideration the resident's condition and the employee's skill level. Measures employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members. Monitors resident care areas and other nursing home facilities for cleanliness and readiness. Provides nursing care to nursing home residents on an as needed basis. May administer oxygen, basic life support (BLS), possible IVs, or medications as prescribed by a provider. Knowledge of clinical practices, strategic planning, administrative, and financial principles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). For Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society (GSS) only, employees who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in the required field, leadership may consider an educational plan with proven continuous action toward achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire into position. Additionally for Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society (GSS) locations, for current employees, leadership may have considered acceptable qualifications and work experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need, prior to new Sanford education requirements. Three years of nursing management experience, two of which must be at the manager or higher level. One year long term care or subacute care experience is required. Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required
- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred
- Three years of nursing management experience, two of which must be at the manager or higher level
- One year long term care or subacute care experience is required
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care
- Working knowledge of administrative and management techniques
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing
- Possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications
- Prior long term care experience required
- Experience with survey management and knowledge of CMS regulations preferred
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Direct access to earnings daily
- Robust benefits package
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.