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LPN/RN Unit Manager

North Mobile NRC LLC
Prichard, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025
Job Title: Unit Manager - LPN Effective Date: 1/01/2017

Department: Nursing

Supervised By: Director of Nursing Services Supervises: All Nursing Staff

General Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Unit Manager has

authority, responsibility and accountability for the overall management of residents on a

designated unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for directing, coordinating, and

supervising the activities of nursing staff engaged in specific nursing practices and is

responsible for transmitting each unit’s staff concerns to the appropriate department

supervisor. Demonstrates ability to perform all physical and mental job functions of a

Certified Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse.

Essential Duties

1. Perform various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or

attain the highest practical level of functioning as illustrated by the following:

a. Plans effective administration of nursing care in cooperation with other

health related disciplines on each unit.

b. Responsible for observation and reporting of resident needs, development

and implementation of comprehensive Care Plan. Consults with residents’

physician in planning resident care. Periodically reviews and updates

comprehensive Care Plan.

c. Evaluates incidents and determines emergency measures to be used.

Monitors and directs emergency treatment to residents and staff involved

in accidents. If necessary, notifies the attending physicians and

appropriate persons. Completes the incident report with causes

investigated and corrective actions taken and/or suitable recommendations

made to avoid recurrence, for review by Facility Quality Assurance

Committee. Updates the Care Plan with new interventions.

d. Supervises planning of daily assignments for personnel on the unit.

e. Conforms to established policies and procedures and maintains staff

awareness of these in their daily work.

f. Schedules and leads staff conferences to promote initiative and solve

resident care oriented problems.

g. Works with interdisciplinary team members in developing a discharge

plan for individual residents and assists in achieving discharge planning.

HISTORY:
(A) 8/2012

(B) 8/2013

(C) 1/2017

h. Assists in orienting and directing new staff.

i. Maintains accurate, adequate records of resident care and related statistics

as required.

j. Reviews and interprets work performance against accepted standards.

Responsible for completion of performance evaluations of nursing staff.

May review and provide input for performance evaluations for nursing

staff on alternate shifts. Completes proficiency audits for nurses and

assigns and reviews audits for Certified Nursing Assistants.

k. Directs requisitions of equipment and supplies and encourages proper

utilization of same.

l. May provide input to the In-service Coordinator in planning nursing inservice

programs and on-the-unit conferences based upon an assessment

of staff’s learning needs and/or resident care problems.

m. Handles resident or staff grievances and/or refers them to the appropriate

department supervisor.

n. Assists in establishing and maintaining a positive staff and good public

relations.

o. Is available for emergencies and assistance to nursing staff as needed.

p. Communicates and acts as a liaison among residents, family, physicians,

and staff.

q. Accompanies physicians on rounds, examinations and treatments, as

needed.

r. Promotes and maintains safe work performance by staff.

s. Informs the Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing Services of

pertinent information concerning resident status, staff actions, employee

attitudes and suggestions.

t. Conducts resident rounds to monitor and/or supervise nursing care,

observe and report on condition of residents, and promote a safe, clean,

comfortable environment.

u. Receives reports from personnel on previous shift and verifies that the

continuity of care continues by staff on next shift.

v. Participates in Nursing Management Meetings, HART Team Meetings,

and Comprehensive Care Plan Conferences.

w. May provide input in formulating nursing policies and procedures.

x. Notifies the resident’s physician, family and/or health care agent of any

change in the resident’s condition.

2. Establishes and maintains resident care systems per standardized procedure that are

consistent throughout the Facility. These include:
a. Unit Management System for group assignments and nursing assistant

responsibilities.

b. Restraint Reduction System to verify restraints are at a minimum, and that

restraints are released at least every two hours, or per Care Plan. Restraint

releases are to occur on the unit at the same time or per Care Plan, and be

observed by a licensed staff member.

HISTORY:
(A) 8/2012

(B) 8/2013

(C) 1/2017

c. Turning and Positioning System to verify schedules are followed every

two hours or per Care Plan.

d. Resident Ambulation System to verify residents adhere to their ambulation

program.

e. Scheduling system to verify scheduling for nurses and CNAs is completed

in a fair and consistent manner.

f. Nourishment/Supplements System to verify nourishments/supplements are

passed according to developed schedule.

g. Cleanliness System to verify that environment is clean, orderly and

organized. Verifies cleaning schedules are in writing and audited daily.

h. Infection Control System to verify that appropriate infection control

protocol is followed.

i. Pharmacy System to verify correct meds are received timely, meds are

discarded timely and properly and costs are appropriate for resident payer

sources; and med room and med carts are monitored for policy

compliance.

j. Lab System to verify labs are drawn timely, and in accordance with

doctors orders.

k. Reviews Change of Condition/24-Hour Report daily and deletes residents

from the report as needed.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

4. Adheres to:
a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Program when performing work

functions

5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:
a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

HISTORY:
(A) 8/2012

(B) 8/2013

(C) 1/2017

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents’ rights to Director of Nursing or Executive Director.

7. Knowledgeable of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and

geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive and socialization factors) in planning

delivery of care.

8. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties

Provides hands on nursing care to residents as needed as a licensed practical nurse,

consistent with the state’s Nurse Practice Act.

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Maintains a current, valid LPN license in good standing. Must

have current CPR certification.

A.D.

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