What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Manager-RN position at The Laurels of Milford?
Job Summary
The RN Unit Manager is responsible for leading and teaching other skilled nursing staff. This role provides, plans, coordinates or manages nursing care and health education for nursing home residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervises nursing care provided by Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and others.
- Reviews and implements all nursing procedures and systems.
- Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality resident care and performance of staff.
- Uses a systematic approach in the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care.
- Contributes to the resident assessments (MDS/CAA's) and the development and implementation of a plan of care.
- Evaluates residents' responses to nursing interventions.
Requirements:
- Current state nursing licensure required.
- Current CPR certification and additional certification in a nursing specialty desired.
- Management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred.
About Laurel Health Care Company
Laurel Health Care Company (The Laurels) is a national provider of skilled nursing, sub-acute, rehabilitative and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them.
