What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN Unit Manager position at Princeton Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Position Type: LPN or RN Unit Manager
Benefits:
- New Payscale
- Daily pay available
- Bucketlist rewards program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Three Free Uniform Tops
- Comprehensive benefits
LPN/RN Unit Manager 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.
- Places medication and refill orders with the resident pharmacies as needed.
- Takes inventory of narcotics and monitors emergency kits.
- Performs shift change reports with the previous shift nurses and ensures proper follow up.
- Provides overall supervision for timely responses to call lights; responds personally as needed..
- Assists in promoting a team environment through effectively communicating praise and recognition with the RNs, LPNs and CNAs.
- Nursing Unit Manager 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.
Unit Manager Requirements:
- Current LPN or RN license in State.
- Up to date first aid and CPR certification.
- At least one year of experience as a LPN or RN in a Long Term Care setting preferred.
- Knowledge of Matrixcare preferred.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.
