Skilled Nurse Manager, RN

Overview

Location: Westminster Canterbury on the Bay, 3100 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach, VA

Reports to: Director of Nursing

FLSA: Exempt (Salary)

Schedule: Full-Time;
Mon-Fri (on call availability required)

About Us: Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Founded in 1982, located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our campus is a community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being. Our mission is Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness. We live our values every day:
Respect for every person, Passion for what we do, Professionalism in all we do.

The Hoy Center at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay takes a holistic approach to skilled nursing care and aging. Our person-centric living aligns the delivery of care with individual needs and preferences. The Hoy features home-like settings with Lighthouses, family rooms and e-concept kitchens. The Lighthouses include the Rose Island, Mission Point, Point Lookout, Cape Henry and Point Roberts. Residents on each floor enjoy outdoor terraces and Observation Decks.

The Fletcher Prayer Room provides a peaceful sanctuary for contemplation and prayer. We invite you to learn more and apply today.

What You’ll Do In This Role

• Responsible for assigning and delegating clinical and managerial responsibilities to nursing staff and allocating nursing staff to manage and address the clinical needs of the residents in The Hoy Center.
• Ensure that nursing staff in The Hoy Center comply with community policies and procedures.
• Ensure practices are consistent with regulatory healthcare requirements.
• Understand and have familiarity with Assisted Living Regulations, to help support Enhanced Services as needed.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing (DON) and communicate concerns and assist with resolution.
• Collaborate inter-departmentally to communicate, address and resolve concerns.
• Consult with the DON regarding disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for investigating and providing assessments and recommendations for all incidents and accidents.
• Participate and assist in the survey process in Health Care conducted by regulatory agencies.
• Make written and oral reports to the Director of Nursing.
• Follow up on all investigations in the skilled units.
• Participate in evaluation and ensure timely and appropriate assessment of residents.
• Communicate resident concerns to physicians, as necessary.
• Ensure The Hoy Center staff are implementing care plans, performing care activities appropriately, and recognizing and assessing changes in residents' status.
• Assure pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies are available as needed.
• Assist in problem resolution between staff, residents, families and visitors.
• Ensure problems and complaints are managed for resolution in a timely and appropriate manner and reported to the appropriate department.
• Participate in discharge/transfer planning according to departmental and community policies.
• Identify staff development needs of employees and make recommendations to DON, provide informal education to nursing employees as necessary.
• Participate in continuing education programs to maintain competency and improve knowledge and skills.
• Manage employee injuries when clinic staff is not present (weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and weekends).
• Protect the privacy of residents and employees.
• Observe WCCB protocol to prohibit and investigate allegations of abuse.
• Represent WCCB and nursing services in professional and community activities as assigned.
• Provide direction and guidance to security and front desk staff during medical emergencies.
• Assume administrative call duty for nursing services as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Must be highly motivated, energetic and able to work both independently and under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
• Multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment with little supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate sound professional judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb or descend 5 flights…