Nurse Manager - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Located in the heart of the community of Washington Heights in Northern Manhattan is a 705-bed rehabilitation and nursing care facility with a mission to provide quality care through diverse programs and services designed to support health and independence to individuals needing short-stay or long term inpatient care.

• Manages the nursing unit ensuring that it functions properly and safely on a 24hour basis.
• Reviews the medical record to ensure compliance.
• Conduct environmental rounds and follow up with resolution.
• Assigns duties to licensed personnel and supervises ancillary personnel.
• Ensures timely completion and submission of all unit reports.
• Displays ownership of their unit, supervising on 24-hour basis and communicating with staff on all 3 shifts to be fully apprised of all events taking place.
• Assesses need for additional or needed equipment.

Oversees the care and management of patients / residents and ensures that appropriate care and treatment are provided

Oversees and Responds to patient / resident / family concerns, issues or complaints

Responsible for unit staffing plan, developing work schedules for unit employees to ensure appropriate staffing levels and staffing mix are maintained.

Oversees and manages clinical care and emergency response