Unit Nurse Manager – LPN Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Unit Nurse Manager – LPN
Greensboro, North Carolina
Facility Kindred Hospital Greensboro Subacute Unit
Req

ID 540457

Post Date 04/17/2025 Description At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary:

The Unit Manager coordinates, manages, evaluates, and is accountable for 24-hour patient care activities, nursing personnel and unit operations on a designated unit.

Essential Functions:

Sets objectives and standards for the nursing unit
Oversees direct care activities to assure that care delivery is consistent with evidenced-based practice and center policies and procedures
Assures that unit practices are consistent with professional nursing standards, regulatory and HIPAA requirements
Assures patient assessments and care plans are developed, implemented, reviewed and revised as necessary and in compliance with regulatory and other standards
Assures that physicians’ orders are current, accurately transcribed, signed and communicated to unit nursing personnel and other clinical disciplines
Assures documentation and investigation of incidents and accidents, monitors for accuracy and compliance
Collaborates with medical staff for the efficient, timely and accurate delivery of medical services and reports
Develops, supports, participates in and implements performance improvement activities for the unit in collaboration with the center’s Performance Improvement Committee
Monitors and evaluates quality measures using real time data
Conducts root cause analysis of quality indicators/quality measures that deviate from acceptable standards; identifies patterns and trends; develops plans to achieve desired outcomes
Evaluates patient’s status and unit(s) activities at the beginning of the shift and assures appropriate levels of nursing staff are available to provide care based on acceptable standards of nursing practice. Monitors work schedules to ensure adequate coverage
Monitors staff adherence to organizational policies (e.g. absenteeism, dress code)
Conducts unit meetings with nursing staff in conjunction with the DON
Communicates information and changes in center policies and procedures to unit staff
Counsels, educates, and coaches employees
Makes recommendations and participates in the hiring, transfer, promotion, and termination of nursing department personnel; participates in recruitment and retention programs
Assures appropriate amount and condition of equipment and supplies are available
Completes audits of the medication carts and medication rooms as designated by Performance Improvement schedule
Monitors and evaluates infection control practices in collaborating with the center’s designated infection control preventionist
Investigates, recommends, implements and evaluates cost-effective practices for the unit
Participates on center committees
Maintains positive working relationships between nursing and other departments
Completes and maintains accurate, timely records and reports as needed
Maintains competencies and improves knowledge and skills through continued learning and continuing education activities
Adheres to professional code of ethics
Collaborates with the health care community for the portability of patient information
Performs and/or coordinates patient assessment
Participates in the development of patient care plans
Communicates assessment and care plan information to staff
Evaluates patients’ status and appropriateness of care activities
Coordinates and communicates information about care with patients and families/significant others
Communicates with all shift personnel to assure continuity of care
Reacts decisively and quickly in clinical emergencies, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Reports changes in patients’ status to the physician and RN Shift Supervisor/ADON/DON
Identifies the need for and recommends special care activities and programs for patients
Provides direct care as needed
Assures patients’ rights are protected
Performs quality medical record audits to assure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and services
Identifies staff development needs of unit staff
Collaborates with Staff Development Coordinator in planning, teaching and evaluating educational activities
Provides instruction and participates in orientation program for new employees Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations
Solicits patient feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community. Advocates for Service Excellence within the Center and influences others to take action
Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our patients through empathy and compassion
Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process improvements
Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance
Enriches the Center culture by having fun
Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done
Effectively addresses customer concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is fair to all
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0-10% Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licenses/Certifications:

Current LPN/LVN licensure in the state employed
BLS certification
ALS certification preferred
IV certification preferred.

Experience:

At least two years of nursing experience with at least one year of supervisory experience in a long-term care center preferred