What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Unit Manager (LTC - 300 Wing) position at Guardian Angels Senior Services?
Nurse Unit Manager - Long Term Care (300 Wing)
Location: Guardian Angels Care Center – Elk River, MN
Salary Range: $85,925 to $119,617 (Based on Experience)
Job ID: 2886
Position Summary:
The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the 24/7 operation of assigned nursing stations, including management of resident care and assigned staff. The Nurse Unit Manager will ensure that services are provided with a resident care focus, in accordance with the nursing process, current standards of practice, and state and federal regulations. Additionally, all services are provided in accordance with the mission of Guardian Angels. The Nurse Unit Manager plays an integral role in communicating with and recognizing his/her staff to improve/maintain staff morale.
Schedule:
Location: Guardian Angels Care Center – Elk River, MN
Salary Range: $85,925 to $119,617 (Based on Experience)
Job ID: 2886
Position Summary:
The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the 24/7 operation of assigned nursing stations, including management of resident care and assigned staff. The Nurse Unit Manager will ensure that services are provided with a resident care focus, in accordance with the nursing process, current standards of practice, and state and federal regulations. Additionally, all services are provided in accordance with the mission of Guardian Angels. The Nurse Unit Manager plays an integral role in communicating with and recognizing his/her staff to improve/maintain staff morale.
Schedule:
- Full Time, Exempt
- Benefit Eligible
- Ability to be on-call according to rotation.
- Work hours will primarily be day shift, however must be able to work varying hours as needed to meet the needs of the units as the situation dictates.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for planning, organizing and directing resident-centered, quality driven care on assigned nursing stations.
- Ensures accurate and timely performance of resident assessments.
- Manages day-to-day activities on the nursing unit aimed at providing the highest quality of care for residents served.
- Reviews information from PCC dashboard, progress notes, assessments, incident reports, flow sheets, and care plans to keep abreast of changes in resident condition.
- Ensures assessments are completed timely and accurately. Assists in conducting assessments where needed.
- Identifies unique needs of each resident based upon presenting medical/nursing condition.
- Provides care and services in accordance with standard of practice to avoid decline in resident condition that is not clinically unavoidable.
- Monitors indicators of potential care related concerns, i.e., falls, weight loss, pressure ulcers, declines in ROM and mobility, continence concerns, etc. and implements interventions timely to decrease risk of concerns.
- Ensures timely physician, family notification of changes in resident condition, e.g., falls, weight loss, pressure ulcers, etc.
- Ensures documentation complies with standard of practice and effectively describes resident’s condition. Updates electronic plan of care timely as changes occur in resident condition.
- Ensures staff are completing assigned responsibilities based on order sets for documentation needs.
- Reviews medications for unnecessary medications, adequate monitoring, and adverse reactions. Reports concerns promptly to MD/NP.
- Ensures continuity between shifts, days of week; follow through on resident needs.
- Schedules routine staff meetings on unit to problem solve, communicate changes, enhance team work.
- Promptly reports suspected abuse or neglect to Director of Nursing. Participates in vulnerable adult investigation with SW and DON, including interviewing staff, residents, collecting written statements. In the absence of the DON will submit vulnerable adult reports to MDH and CEP.
- Provides staff support during annual MDH survey or OHFC investigations.
- Makes frequent rounds, monitors resident: resident and staff interactions to ensure safe environment.
- Follows the manufacturer’s instructions for use of all equipment, products and chemicals.
- Ensures that staff utilize appropriate lifting devices and good body mechanics throughout the day to avoid injury.
- Assists in developing modified job duties for staff on light-duty.
- Provides staff recognition, coaching, counseling and discipline as appropriate. Participates in the hiring and termination process.
- Conducts performance appraisals on licensed staff annually (90-day review for new hires).
- Acts as a resource person and mentor for staff on unit.
- Actively participates in staff development and retention initiatives.
- Assists with staffing as needed in the absence of Staffing Coordinator.
- Provides on-call coverage for nursing staff in rotation with other Nurse Unit Managers and Staff Development.
- Rounds with staff to gain input into unit and client needs
- Creates and maintains a dignified, respectful, resident-centered environment for residents.
- Follows universal precautions, facility infection control guidelines, sanitation and safety standards of practice in all work and activities.
- Monitors for adherence to infection control standards including hand washing, appropriate use of PPE.
- Uphold confidential information as required by Guardian Angels policy and procedure and as related to HIPAA.
Qualifications:
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota; license is unrestricted.
- Five plus years prior RN experience preferred with at least one year in geriatrics.
- Three to five years prior supervisory experience preferred. Ability to develop/lead nursing team.
- Current CPR Certification required.
- Willingness to work with other disciplines in coordinating and monitoring resident services and activities directed toward achieving the highest practicable level of physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual health of our residents.
- Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively as situation dictates.
- Excellent verbal and written (read, write) communication skills.
Benefits Include:
Competitive wages with credit for experience. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA) - 3:1 Employer Match, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Employer Paid Short-Term Disability, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Paid Time Off/ESST, 10 Holidays, $1,000 Referral Bonus, Employee Support Program (EMPOWER), and Free Gym Membership – Club GA & Gym 365 Locations. All benefits are subject to the eligibility requirements of each benefit plan.
Mission:
Guardian Angels provides exceptional health care, housing, and supportive services to seniors and their families in the spirit of Christ's love
About Guardian Angels:
Guardian Angels Senior Services is a trusted provider committed to the well-being of seniors through a range of specialized offerings. With a focus on personalized care, our dedicated team ensures that individual needs and preferences are met with compassion and expertise.
We serve more than 3,000 individuals and their families each year in the communities of Albertville, Becker, Elk River, Otsego and Zimmerman. We are blessed with a dedicated, compassionate staff of approximately 500, as well as hundreds of volunteers, members of the Friends of GA and loyal donors.
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Salary : $85,925 - $119,617
