Short Term Rehabilitation Nurse Manager, RN

The Rehab Nurse Manager is responsible for the clinical leadership and daily operations of a high-acuity subacute/rehabilitation unit. This role oversees the care of medically complex residents requiring short-term, intensive nursing and therapy services with a focus on rapid recovery, safe discharge, and reduced hospitalization rates. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing, the Rehab Nurse Manager plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care delivered to the residents. The Rehab Nurse Manager uses management and administrative skills to provide the highest level of quality care and accomplish corporate, department and facility goals while adhering to established policies and procedures, as well as systemic clinical changes.

• →Provide clinical oversight for high-acuity patients including post-surgical, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and medically complex cases.
• →Guides and supports the team through high acuity admissions.
• →Leads interdisciplinary collaboration with therapy, physicians, case management, and pharmacy to drive outcomes and discharge planning.
• →Ensure timely admissions, assessments, and care plan development to meet regulatory and clinical standards.
• →Monitor and improve key quality metrics (rehospitalization rates, infection control, falls, LOS, functional outcomes).
• →Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing staff in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment.
• →Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including skilled documentation to support reimbursement (PDPM).
• →Lead performance improvement initiatives and regulatory readiness.
• →Manages the clinical care planning process to ensure the coordination and delivery of quality patient care. Reviews and updates the care plan accordingly.
• →Provides or assists with direct care when needed, including activities of daily living, meal assistance, medication and treatment administration, and leisure activities when indicated.
• →Ensures a safe and secure environment for clients/residents, staff and visitors.
• →Ensures residents/clients are assessed upon admission and periodically as conditions change. Conduct assessments as needed.
• →Obtains and implements Physician Orders, checking for accuracy and completeness.
• →Communicates effectively with the client/resident, family and interdisciplinary team and ensures staff members communicate effectively as well. Maintains the highest level of customer service within the area of responsibility.
• →Ensures residents/clients are assessed upon admission and periodically as conditions change. Conduct assessments as needed.

• Provides leadership and direction to personnel in accordance with organizational goals and mission.
• Enforces the bargaining unit contract fairly and consistently. Addresses issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Plans, implements and evaluates the clinical competencies and on-going educational needs of the staff. Updates orientation or training materials as needed. Shares current knowledge and up-to-date clinical expertise with staff through formal and informal education. Takes responsibility for own education and stays clinically current.
• Holds required monthly staff meetings across all shifts.
• Mentor’s new employees and foster positive, collaborative relationships.

• Ensures patient care delivered with best practice standards.
• Develop, review and revises policies, procedures and other applicable documentation to ensure regulatory agency standards are met. Interprets policies, procedures and regulations for the staff.
• Ensure clinical staff understand and comply with all policies, procedures and regulations.

• Monitors adherence to the patient care standards through QAPI/QA processes. Actively involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of QAPI activities. Serves as an active member of the QAPI/QA committees.
• In cooperation/collaboration with the QAPI/QA department, directs the data collection of all complaint investigations, incident reports and critical incident investigations. Summarizes information and acts after consultation with Director/QAPI/QA committee.
• Reviews Point of Right to make improvements and changes in quality measures.
• Keeps Director informed of patient care problems and issues in timely manner

• Manages unit expenses and costs (staff overtime, linens, supplies, etc.).

• 5+ years’ experience in nursing preferably in an acute/long-term care setting
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or BS in related field preferred.
• Current NYS Nursing license and in good standing required.
• Proven patient assessment skills (RN)
• Current knowledge of best practice nursing standards and care.
• Proficient in the care planning process.
• Ability and knowledge to respond in emergency situations.
• Ability to analyze problems, plan resolution strategies, implement solutions and evaluate outcomes.
• Fluency with English Language required (read, write & speak)
• Ability to lead, guide and motivate staff.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Proficient in MS Office programs and able to learn new software rapidly.

 An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Walking           30.00%

Sitting              30.00%

Standing          20.00%

Lifting              20.00% 50 lbs

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Loretto reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

INDBSJ