Unit Manager - Registered Nurse

Position Summary:

In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; The Unit Manager provides, plans, coordinates, or manages nursing care and health education to nursing home residents on assigned unit throughout all hours of operation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       Demonstrates the knowledge and clinical expertise required to effectively supervise all nursing activities in the facility or the units to which assigned.

·       Reviews and implements all nursing procedures and systems relative to the unit(s).

·       Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality Resident care.

·       Assesses and evaluates the performance and competency of staff on unit(s).

·       Uses a systematic approach to provide individualized nursing care.

·       Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of the Resident.

·       Contributes to the Resident’s assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the development of a plane of care.

·       Develops a plan of care based on assessment, implementing nursing care.

·       Evaluates the Resident’s responses to nursing interventions.

·       Selects and institutes appropriate nursing intervention which might be required to stabilize a Resident’s condition and/or prevent complications.

·       Consults with physician or licensed independent practitioner.

·       Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, non-effective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed practitioner and notifying the ordering practitioner when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.

·       Knows the rational for the effect of medications and treatments and correctly administer same.

·       Accurately reports and documents the Resident’s symptoms, responses, and status.

·       Demonstrates measures to promote a safe environment for Residents and others.

·       Designs, promotes, and organizes Resident education and counseling based on health needs.

·       Collaborates with the Resident, members of the healthcare team and, when appropriate, the Resident’s significant other(s) in the interest of the Resident’s healthcare.

·       Consults with, utilizes, and initiates referrals to appropriate community agencies and healthcare resources to provide continuity of care.

·       Accepts only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with one’s own educational preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability and obtains instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing nursing procedures or practices.

Salary : $75,000 - $79,000