LPN Nurse Manager

Eklego is proud to be leading the LPN Nurse Manager search for The Village at Rockville, part of National Lutheran Communities & Services in Rockville, MD.The Village at Rockville is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization with 160 licensed beds. NLCS is a highly rated skilled nursing operation providing cutting-edge and high-quality health care services for elders in the Rockville community.What will I do as the LPN Nurse Manager?As the LPN Nurse Manager, the primary responsibility is to provide leadership and supervision for Nursing Services Team Members. The LPN Manager takes the lead in coaching, supervising, directing and coordinating the NLCS nursing service program on their floor to ensure excellence in the delivery of care for residents at the community. The Nurse Manager has a focus to partner in the coordination, direct delivery of care and development of NLCS nursing programs and services.EnsuresthatthehighestdegreeofqualitycareisdeliveredandmaintainedatalltimesTrains staff in performance of duties including NLCS standards of service excellenceCollaborateswithinterdisciplinaryteam,identifieswaystoimprovecareofresidents,andmake recommendations as appropriateProvidesstrongsupervisory,performancemanagement,leadershipandcoachingskillsfortheirteamMonitors staffing and unit activities; communicates policies and proceduresConductsregularroundsandassumesresponsibilityonassignedunitsand12-hourrotatingshiftsto include weekends and holidays to monitor resident activity and ensure continuity and quality care.Ensures acuity on assigned units is appropriate for the guests/residents. Collaborates with Staffing Coordinator Care Coordinator if applicable, and other Managers, as appropriate; makes changes asBuild trust and accountability by frequently holding coaching conversations with team members to develop, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to support team members' goals and strategiesVerifies care activity documentation to ensure the delivery of nursing care according to physician's orders,careplans,establishedstandardsandfacilityEnsuresmedicationadministrationisas ordered in accordance with nursing standards and NLCS procedures and policiesQualifications:LPN licensed required in the state of MarylandCurrent CPR certificationKnowledge, experience and proficiency with regulations governing specific NLCS Community or Service such as: VADSS, COMAR, Office of Health Care Quality and CMS guidelines a plus.Knowledge of Geriatric Nursing Assistant and Licensed/Registered Nurse Scope of PracticeExperience in geriatric and/or subacute nursing, medication, treatment administration; unit and or house supervisoryComputer electronic medical record experience is requiredProven, positive leadership skills essentialMust be proficient in Microsoft OfficeWhy Choose Eklego?As a Nursing professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs.Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring talent like YOU because we're ALL better togetherWe are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.