RN Unit Manager

RN Unit Manager Affinity Healthcare - 3.6 Braintree, MA Job Details Full-time $50 - $52 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification RN License BLS Certification Long-term care facility experience Full Job Description Affinity Healthcare is currently seeking a nurse to join our management team.

Summary:

Responsible for managing the operation of a nursing unit in neurobehavioral skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BS preferred.

Licenses/Certification:

Valid RN license in state of MA in good standing. Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

5-7 years experience in nursing, two years of which was supervisory in a long term care environment.

Essential Functions:

Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees. Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit. Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible. Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members. Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate. Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units, and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls. Monitors the clinical operations of the unit and residents' conditions and ensures that appropriate and quality care is administered. Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis. Assists in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills, and guides and observes staff who may need assistance with procedures. Participates in facility 'Performance Improvement Program Performs other tasks as assigned. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards Job Description Knowledge/Skills Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce. Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations. Ability to organize and prioritize. Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.