Clinical Nurse Manager
4 days ago
Mesa
Job DescriptionDescription: The Clinical Nurse Manager will oversee the nursing staff, coordinate clinical operations, and ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our residents. This position requires strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in nursing practice. Schedule: 8 hour shifts, M-F Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Provide leadership and direction to the nursing staff, including licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and other healthcare professionals., • Collaborate with the Director of nursing to develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives., • Coordinate and oversee clinical operations, including resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and treatments., • Conduct regular rounds to assess resident care needs, monitor staff performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards., • Serve as a resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical best practices, resident care techniques, and professional development opportunities., • Participate in team meetings to discuss resident care plans, progress, and any changes in condition., • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to optimize resident outcomes and ensure continuity of care., • Conduct staff evaluations, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed, in collaboration with the Director of Nursing., • Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of new nursing staff members., • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to nursing practice, resident care, and facility operations., • Promote a culture of safety, quality, and resident-centered care amount nursing staff and throughout the facility., • Handle resident and family concerns or complaints in a timely and compassionate manner, striving to resolve issues and maintain positive relationships., • Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state where work is performed., • Some experience working as an RN or other related field preferred., • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of healthcare professionals., • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Understanding of regulator requirements governing nursing practices and skilled nursing facilities., • Leadership qualities such as integrity, accountability, and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment., • Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents., • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist., • Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed., • Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of managing a nursing unit and providing leadership to staff members as well as working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs., • Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed., • Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus., • Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager., • Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations., • The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing., • The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position., • The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. #AHCJobs