What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIT MANAGER, RN position at Alaris Health at St. Mary's?
Alaris Health at St. Mary’s is a 188 bed-skilled nursing Center in City of Orange, New Jersey, seeks a unit manager at a professional nursing level to lead the department and assume 24-hour responsibility for the continuity of nursing care and management of the residents’ welfare. Additional responsibilities include :
- collaborating with the director of nursing in maintaining adequate nursing coverage to provide safe nursing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, covering on weekends and holidays as requested
- orienting, demonstrating, teaching and evaluating nursing staff’s skills and assessing their work performance
- implementing the progressive counseling process and making recommendations or taking disciplinary action as needed
- participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance activities for the Center and / or unit
- developing and implementing discharge plans with residents, their families and the interdisciplinary team
- developing a program to facilitate continuity of care when residents are transferred to other nursing Center or the hospital
- preparing written reports, reviewing records and participating in data collection as needed
- submitting budget requests
- and above all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing, Registered Nurse
- Minimum of one year in a leadership role (e.g. head nurse, supervisor or similar)
- Currently licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses
- Association of Professional Nurses membership is recommended
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, problem solve and make responsible decisions
- Ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public
- Experience developing and implementing programs, policies and procedures necessary to providing quality care
- Highly knowledgeable about nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as Federal and State regulations laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care
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