About this role
Overview
The Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 123 bed sub-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facility. The Manor offers comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services for adults ages 18 and older. In addition to providing award-winning care, we are committed to helping patients and residents achieve their maximum potential for independence, comfort, and quality of life.
Awards and Accreditations:
The Manor has been named one of the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report , a nationally recognized magazine that routinely evaluates and rates health care providers across the country. The Manor earned this designation by demonstrating the appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in national quality measures. The Manor has also received the highest overall quality rating – five stars – from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System. Only the top 10 percent of nursing homes in the country are eligible to earn this honor. Lastly, the Manor consistently scores high for patient and resident satisfaction compared with similar facilities, according to Holleran scores.
The Manor currently has an opportunity for a Unit Manager . This role oversees the overall operation of the assigned area and works within the department—as well as with the community’s management team—to operationalize the resident care and service goals and objectives established by senior management.
Responsibilities
- Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
- Oversees the day to day patient care, directing and developing staff, and reporting to the Director of Nursing to ensure quality patient care within the facility.
- Acts as liaison between residents and their families,serving as a main point of contact and addressing and preventing concerns from residents and/or family members.
- Evaluates, prioritizes and meets the individual care needs of each resident.
- Supervises clinical nurses (LPN) and nursing assistants and participates in their evaluations.
- Ensures individual resident needs are being met, the effectiveness of procedures and staff morale.
- Maintains in-depth relationship with residents and their family members, while also having a distinguished rapport with staff.
- Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the residents' individual needs and assures the highest level of quality care and comfort is maintained for the residents at all times.
- Affirms the Resident's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
- Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the Residents cared for.
- Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
- Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
- Administers medications following CSHS policies and manufacturers' instructions, takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence and recognizes adverse reactions to medications and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
- Recognizes changes in Resident’s condition and/or emergency situations and alerts R.N. MDS Coordinator and Director of Nursing about changes in resident.
- Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice, utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and resident care management situations.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of residents and in the coordination of care to assure the achievement of maximum outcome.
- Makes daily work assignments and directs the work of staff. Schedules lunch and rest breaks.
- Interviews, trains and evaluates new employees.
- Receives and handles employee complaints.
- Makes frequent rounds to monitor resident/patient conditions and to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- Provides direct resident/patient care, including medication administration.
- Reviews care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being given.
- Keeps physician informed of resident/patient conditions.
- Requests RN assessment of resident/patients when needed.
- Gives/receives nursing report.
- Completes quality improvement audit tools as assigned.
- Monitors for survey compliance and participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s QAPI program for the Nursing Department.
- Participates in survey (inspections) made by authorized governing agencies.
- Interprets the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors and government agencies as required.
- Makes daily compliance rounds on unit to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards. Reports findings to the Director of Nursing.
- Reviews nurse’s notes to ensure that they are informative, descriptive of the nursing care being provided, and that they reflect the residents’ response to care.
- Ensures that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the plan of care, and that it is used in administering daily care to the resident.
- Makes daily resident visits to observe and evaluate the residents’ physical and emotional status.
- Identifies procedural problems and works with the Director of Nursing to resolve issues.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved program for Registered nurses currently licensed to practice in NJ.
- A minimum of five years of nursing experience required.
- One year LTC Supervisory experience required.
- Internal candidates may be considered with 2 years of clinical RN experience in a sub-acute facility in lieu of supervisory experience requirement.
- NJ LPN license required.
- CPR certification required.
- Nursing certifications consistent with the nature of care provided preferred.
- Maintains knowledge of regulatory standards determined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, also known as CMS, the state regulatory standards for NJ and company policies and procedures.
- Must have the ability to stay calm, act professionally, and make decisions in high-stress situations.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
About Us
CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.
Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.
CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.
Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.
Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!
CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
Compensation Range: $87,750 - $149,180 annually
The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.
Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.
The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.
CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.