RN Unit Manager for LTC Pediatrics

Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a FULL-TIME RN UNIT MANAGER FOR THEIR PEDIATRICS UNIT to join their clinical team!

Sabal Palms is an award-winning, skilled nursing community, offering care and restorative therapy to children, young adults and seniors. Sabal Palms is a beautiful, clean and well maintained 244 bed building with the same owner since opening over 35 years ago.

The Unit Manager plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care, assist the nursing processes and to coordinate with the DON daily on unit needs. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

Shifts: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Days

• Must be flexible for On-Call needs

Units: Pediatrics

**Must have Pediatric Vent experience

Wages: $40-$43/hour, based on experience

Platinum Service:

It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.

Why Work for Us:

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• FSA & HSA Account Options
• Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
• Employee Support Program (EAP)
• Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Shift Differentials
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel Accommodations
• Childcare Discounts
• Rent Discounts

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct nursing services for residents on the unit assigned.
• Ensure compliance with current applicable federal, state and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Report complaints and grievances to the Director of Nursing or Executive Director.
• Ensure an adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on the unit at all times to adequately meet the needs of the resident and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
• Assist in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident.
• Coordinate nursing/aide assignments as indicated.
• Coordinate admissions for arrival timing and ensuring rooms are supplied with necessary equipment.
• Collaborate with nursing team to complete the admission process on daily scheduled admissions.
• Coordinate with nursing and social services on discharge planning, home health services etc.
• Assure provider orders are processed timely.
• Meet and work to resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the DON and ED.
• Wound and skin care management.
• Assure family and providers updates are completed and documented.
• Assist in arranging transportation and appointments for residents and other third-party services.
• Provide Medication administration and treatments to residents as needed.
• Participate in on-call nurse manager rotation.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings as needed.
• Communicate with health care provider to review resident care concerns, complete orders, clinical notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Transcribe orders from health care provider report and process to appropriate department.
• Fill out and complete accident/incidents involving residents. Submit to Director as required.
• Complete and file assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting errors, etc. to DON.
• Ensure that pertinent clinical documentation is completed according to policy.
• Enter and track infections in designated infection control program.
• Complete an initial interim care plan. Participate with the Interdisciplinary Team in updating and reviewing care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills:

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, pediatric, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

• Required to meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license, in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience providing direct care to pediatric patients in long-term care, restorative setting as an RN.