Career Opportunities at Acacia

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the RN Manager is responsible for overseeing the assessment, coordination, implementing, and managing of the care and services of residents using the standards and guidelines set forth by the Department of Health, NYS Board of Nursing, and Camino Nuevo. The RN Manager is as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides support and information (verbal/written) to leadership about facility operations. The Nursing Supervisor Coordinates facility operations in the absence of facility leadership. Follows all infection control protocols. Follows attendance, dress code, and scheduling guidelines. We have Full Time and Part 
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:
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This position has the following management/supervisory responsibility (check only one):

This position includes no managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

This is a supervisory position.

This position is a managerial position.

This is a director/administrator position.

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KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes admissions assessments and reassessment on all patients.
• Supports and promotes the philosophy, objective, policies and procedures of Camino Nuevo.

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Keeps the Director of Nursing and on-call members informed of facility operations and any clinical updates.

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Responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the nursing staff, housekeeping, and security.

• Works closely with medical support staff to ensure resident needs are met.

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Will greet admitted patients and prepare them for physical examination and treatment and document admissions for Director of Nursing.

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Will maintain medical supplies and equipment and work closely with Unit Clerk to ensure par levels.

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Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient to staff members.

• Assess the patient's physical and psycho social condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Must alert Director of Nursing and Medical Director of all changes.

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Utilize manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency and effect productivity. Accurately records patient information in the electronic medical records system and patient medical record. Documentation must always be in compliance.

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Demonstrate a current working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation and medications.

• RN may be directed to give out medications to patients if required.
• All nurses will utilize the five rights of medication administration. They are:
• Right Patient
• Right Time
• Right Drug
• Right Dose
• Right Route
• Must prepare Nursing 24-Hour Report.

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Adhere to the standards, policies, procedures and goals of the medical center.

• Must participate in all trainings as required and provide trainings to LPN's and CNA's on the units.

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Act as a liaison in coordinating patient care activities with nurses, physicians and allied health professionals.

• Participate in preparation and facilitation of regulatory agency site visits to include DOH
• In accordance with agency protocol and DOH standards, maintains adequate infection control standards.
• Reviews and reports all medical, accident/incidents related to patient care and provides input into actions necessary to resolve problems.
• Participate in weekly and on an 'as needed basis' case conferencing sessions with interdisciplinary team members to discuss resident issues/concerns.
• Manages Petty Cash funds appropriately to meet resident needs.
• Must process payroll for his/her unit each week and work closely with the Staff Coordinator to achieve compliance.
• Must provide scheduling assistance to find coverage. At times, RN may be mandated to stay on duty.
• Must provide annual evaluations to all LPN's and CNA's on the assigned unit.
• Must ensure methadone and narcotic logs are up to date daily.
• Must conduct COVID-19, Influenza, RSV and any other testing for both staff and residents as directed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Vaccination is required.
• Bachelor of Science of Nursing required.
• 1-3 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Current and unrestricted licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current and valid, CPR (BLS)/AED Certification.

*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*