What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Unit Manager position at St. Ann's?
Essential Functions:
Day to Day operations: The Nursing Unit Manager works with the Nursing Leadership team to plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as directed by the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Duties/Responsibilities: In this role, you will oversee the Clinical Staff, review complaints and grievances they file, and report findings to the Director of Nursing as required. You will conduct interviews for Nurses and Aides in the skilled nursing unit, participate in New Hire Orientation, and monitor and track competency checklists. Additionally, you will track employee licensures and certifications, assisting employees with renewals when necessary. You will make nursing and aide assignments as needed and support MDS by completing on-site Nursing assessments.
Administration: Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Complete performance reviews and corrective actions for nurses as needed. Review and update clinical policies as directed by the Director Nursing. Set up PCC for new employees and build new assessments as needed.
Communication: Authority and responsibility for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff, volunteers, and medical staff. Authority and responsibility for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff related to wound management and prevention evidence-based practices. Support and participate in interdisciplinary performance and quality improvement process.
Teamwork: Will assume responsibility in on-call rotation for leadership. Partners with the Medical Director and facility leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate annual education and infection prevention goals and action plan. Collaborate with pharmacy consultant on audits and educational opportunities for nurses. Participate in corporate compliance meetings quarterly and QAPI meetings monthly. Assist Clinical Staff on day-to-day functions as necessary.
Unparalleled Service: Uphold for team and self the highest standards of customer service to residents. Assist team as needed, to exceed resident’s expectations.
Flexibility: The ability to shift gears and implement new topics and processes quickly to address emerging resident needs. The work schedule may require conformity to resident needs and outcomes.
Other duties as assigned to meet standards and organizational goals.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Must possess, as a minimum, a Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
Current CPR certification required.
Minimum of two years’ experience in a long-term care environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands for time and attention.
Ability to lead, direct, and motivate others to innovate and excel.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of associates, residents, and family members.
Ability to apply reason, logic, and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues.
Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.
Ability to read at a level to understand care notes and written directives of medical practitioners.
Strong computer skills and keyboarding skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to quickly master new applications.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
Unquestionably sound ethics.
Works well in team environment
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, through disciplined approaches and clear communication.
The ability to locate, track, organize and summarize information.
Able and willing to coach and train others.
Sense of humor!
Working Conditions:
Involved with physicians, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, assaults from hostile residents, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals
Physical Environment:
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see, hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that this position's requirements can be fully met.
Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within St. Ann’s Home.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Day to Day operations: The Nursing Unit Manager works with the Nursing Leadership team to plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as directed by the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Duties/Responsibilities: In this role, you will oversee the Clinical Staff, review complaints and grievances they file, and report findings to the Director of Nursing as required. You will conduct interviews for Nurses and Aides in the skilled nursing unit, participate in New Hire Orientation, and monitor and track competency checklists. Additionally, you will track employee licensures and certifications, assisting employees with renewals when necessary. You will make nursing and aide assignments as needed and support MDS by completing on-site Nursing assessments.
Administration: Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Complete performance reviews and corrective actions for nurses as needed. Review and update clinical policies as directed by the Director Nursing. Set up PCC for new employees and build new assessments as needed.
Communication: Authority and responsibility for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff, volunteers, and medical staff. Authority and responsibility for ensuring appropriate intervention and education occurs with staff related to wound management and prevention evidence-based practices. Support and participate in interdisciplinary performance and quality improvement process.
Teamwork: Will assume responsibility in on-call rotation for leadership. Partners with the Medical Director and facility leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate annual education and infection prevention goals and action plan. Collaborate with pharmacy consultant on audits and educational opportunities for nurses. Participate in corporate compliance meetings quarterly and QAPI meetings monthly. Assist Clinical Staff on day-to-day functions as necessary.
Unparalleled Service: Uphold for team and self the highest standards of customer service to residents. Assist team as needed, to exceed resident’s expectations.
Flexibility: The ability to shift gears and implement new topics and processes quickly to address emerging resident needs. The work schedule may require conformity to resident needs and outcomes.
Other duties as assigned to meet standards and organizational goals.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Must possess, as a minimum, a Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
Current CPR certification required.
Minimum of two years’ experience in a long-term care environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands for time and attention.
Ability to lead, direct, and motivate others to innovate and excel.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of associates, residents, and family members.
Ability to apply reason, logic, and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues.
Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.
Ability to read at a level to understand care notes and written directives of medical practitioners.
Strong computer skills and keyboarding skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to quickly master new applications.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
Unquestionably sound ethics.
Works well in team environment
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, through disciplined approaches and clear communication.
The ability to locate, track, organize and summarize information.
Able and willing to coach and train others.
Sense of humor!
Working Conditions:
Involved with physicians, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, assaults from hostile residents, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals
Physical Environment:
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see, hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that this position's requirements can be fully met.
Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within St. Ann’s Home.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.