RN Unit Manager

1. Clinical Oversight and Patient Care

• Supervising Patient Care: Ensure that patients receive high-quality care, assess the needs of patients, and intervene when necessary.
• Clinical Decision-Making: Provide expert clinical advice to staff nurses and healthcare team members.
• Patient Assessment: Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

2. Staff Management

• Staff Supervision: Oversee and manage a team of nurses and other healthcare professionals on the unit.
• Scheduling: Create and manage nursing staff schedules, ensuring that the unit is adequately staffed at all times.
• Training and Development: Provide ongoing training and mentorship to nursing staff, ensuring adherence to current clinical practices, protocols, and standards.
• Performance Evaluation: Conduct performance reviews for nursing staff and provide constructive feedback to improve care delivery.
• Conflict Resolution: Address any issues or conflicts that arise within the team or with patients and families.

3. Administrative and Operational Management

• Budget and Resource Management: Manage unit budgets, ensuring resources are utilized effectively and cost-efficiently.
• Policy and Protocol Adherence: Ensure that the unit follows all hospital policies, regulatory standards, and healthcare laws.
• Quality Control: Monitor and evaluate care delivery to meet quality standards, including patient safety, care outcomes, and infection control.
• Compliance and Accreditation: Ensure the unit adheres to accreditation standards and regulatory guidelines, such as those from The Joint Commission (TJC) or other relevant bodies.

4. Communication and Coordination

• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Facilitate communication between different healthcare teams, including doctors, specialists, and administration, to ensure coordinated care.
• Family and Patient Interaction: Ensure that patients and their families are informed and involved in care decisions.
• Reporting: Report on unit performance, patient outcomes, and any issues to higher-level management, such as the Director of Nursing or hospital administrators.

5. Risk Management and Safety

• Patient Safety: Monitor and address any safety concerns or incidents, ensuring that the unit complies with safety protocols to minimize risks to patients.
• Incident Reporting: Oversee the process of reporting and investigating any adverse events, including injuries, infections, or other complications.

6. Strategic Planning and Improvement

• Quality Improvement Initiatives: Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in patient care and nursing practice.
• Process Optimization: Identify areas for improvement in the delivery of care and the efficiency of unit operations.

7. Budget and Financial Oversight

• Cost Control: Work within a budget, ensuring the unit uses resources effectively while maintaining quality care.
• Inventory Management: Oversee the procurement and management of medical supplies, ensuring that necessary materials are available without overstocking.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $60 - $65