Unit Manager

Unit Manager Position Overview:

Provides care to residents in accordance with care plan as directed by physician's orders and in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines.

Basic Qualifications Education and Certification:

RN degree from an accredited college or nursing school; current RN licensure within the state of practice; CPR certification required.

Experience:

Must have one to three years nursing supervisor experience in a long-term care or other health care setting; geriatrics experience preferred.

Essential Job Duties:

Monitors facility clinical systems to effectively facilitate quality resident care in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines. Successfully delivers basic nursing care to residents under in accordance with care plans as ordered by a physician. Directs and develops RNs, LPNs and CNAs working on the unit to ensure the delivery of high- quality care and services in accordance with all laws, regulations and guidelines. Conducts on-going assessments of residents to identify care needs and makes needed revisions to the care plan based on changes in resident condition. Works in conjunction with the ADON and DON to provide resolution of grievances or concerns related to resident care or family issues. Documents interventions and resident or family education efforts timely and accurately. Conducts rounds within the nursing department to assess resident conditions and clinical practices. Accurately documents nursing care notes in resident charts in a timely manner. Performs medication administration and IV duties in accordance with the care plan as ordered by a physician. Monitors progress of the residents and makes suggestions regarding treatment plans which may further meet their care needs. Observes resident behavior, vital signs, symptoms, responses to treatment and reports findings to nursing supervisors. Completes resident incident reports upon identifying changes in the condition of residents. Monitors residents' skin to identify the risk of pressure sores. Responsible for a wide variety of nursing administrative duties. Places medication and refill orders with the resident pharmacies as needed. Takes inventory of narcotics and monitors emergency kits. Monitors the emotional and physical conditions of the residents. Performs shift change reports with the previous shift nurses and ensures proper follow up. Understands and follows proper procedures for admission, transfer and discharge of the residents. May assist in the recruitment, selection and orientation of qualified team members for the Nursing Department. Provides expectations and monitors performance of specific nursing staff. Delegates assignments and provides overall supervision to RNs, LPNs and CNAs. Effectively communicates guidelines and procedures to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Restorative Aides, residents, families and physicians. Provides overall supervision for timely responses to call lights; responds personally as needed. Assists in providing on-the-job training for new RNs, LPNs and CNAs. Assists in promoting a team environment through effectively communicating praise and recognition with the RNs, LPNs and CNAs. Monitors schedule adherence of staff for lunch and rest breaks, beginning and ending of shifts and overtime. Monitors job performance of RNs, LPNs and CNAs and provides corrective action as needed. Monitors resident meal trays to monitor that proper diets are being served. May participate in development and delivery of in-service training programs. Participates in facility and department orientation program for new employees. Assists with communicating new admissions with nursing staff to ensure rooms are prepared for arrival. Provides direct nursing care as necessary. Promotes continuity of care through partnering with other departments (i.e. Rehab). Participates in discharge planning process. Actively participates in state or federal survey processes in conjunction with nursing administration. May assist in performing safety in-services for nursing staff regarding exposures to blood or body fluids, infection control, etc. Assists in educating RNs, LPNs and CNAs on facility policies regarding resident right to refuse treatments.

Experience:

Healthcare:

1 year (Preferred)

License:

RN (Recommended)