The Center at Cordera is looking for a Nurse Manager to join our team in Colorado Springs, Colorado! The selected individual for this position will receive a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. This is a very high volume, fast paced position and requires a person who can work well under pressure and is comfortable with multi-tasking. Currently considering registered nurses for this position.
About Us:
Our facility serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.
Why Join Our Team?
- We offer beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
- Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
- We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
- Excellent pay
- Generous PTO Packages
- 401k matching
- Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits with a waived waiting period
- Please inquire within for more exciting benefits we offer in addition to those listed above!
Job Description: The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
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Participate in developing, maintaining and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
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Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director.
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Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Director.
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Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director.
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Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Director.
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Report medication errors to the Director.
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Provide nursing care as necessary.
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Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
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Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes.
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Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.
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Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree, RN, from an accredited college or university.
Experience
- Must have, as a minimum, two years of experience as a supervisor in a SNF setting, hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility, as an ADON or DON
- Must have, as a minimum, two years of leadership/management background
- Must be a registered nurse (RN) licensed to work and practice in the State of Colorado
Specific Requirements
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check
Skills Required
- Nursing degree (RN) from an accredited college or university
- Current, unencumbered, active Registered Nurse license to practice in Colorado
- Minimum two years of supervisory experience in a SNF, hospital, long-term care facility, or related setting (ADON or DON)
- Minimum two years of leadership/management background
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to make independent decisions and deal tactfully with staff, residents, families, visitors, and agencies
- Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care
- Ability to pass a drug screening and background check
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary and review nursing documentation for quality
What We Do
Veritas Management Group specializes in developing and managing high-end skilled nursing and subacute care facilities.
