What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Unit Manager position at Willow Ridge NRC LLC?
General Description
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing
Services the Unit Manager has authority, responsibility and accountability for the overall
management of residents on a designated unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for
directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of nursing staff engaged in specific
nursing practices and is responsible for transmitting each unit’s staff concerns to the
appropriate department supervisor. Demonstrates ability to perform job functions of a
Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse, as needed.
Essential Duties
1. Perform various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or
attain the highest practical level of functioning as illustrated by the following:
a. Plans effective administration of nursing care in cooperation with other health
related disciplines on each unit.
b. Responsible for assessment of resident needs, development and
implementation of comprehensive Care Plan. Consults with residents’
physician in planning resident care. Periodically reviews and updates
comprehensive Care Plan.
c. Evaluates incidents and determines emergency measures to be used. Assesses
and directs emergency treatment to residents and staff involved in accidents.
If necessary, notifies the physician and the appropriate persons. Completes
the incident report with causes investigated and corrective actions taken
and/or suitable recommendations made to avoid recurrence, for review by the
Facility Quality Assurance Committee. Updates the Care Plan with new
interventions.
d. Supervises planning of daily assignments for personnel on the unit.
e. Conforms to established policies and procedures and maintains staff
awareness of these in their daily work.
f. Schedules and leads staff conferences to promote initiative and solve resident
care oriented problems.
g. Works with interdisciplinary team members in developing a discharge plan for
individual residents and assists in achieving discharge planning.
h. Assists in orienting and directing new staff.
i. Maintains accurate records of resident care and related statistics as required
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing
Services the Unit Manager has authority, responsibility and accountability for the overall
management of residents on a designated unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for
directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of nursing staff engaged in specific
nursing practices and is responsible for transmitting each unit’s staff concerns to the
appropriate department supervisor. Demonstrates ability to perform job functions of a
Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse, as needed.
Essential Duties
1. Perform various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or
attain the highest practical level of functioning as illustrated by the following:
a. Plans effective administration of nursing care in cooperation with other health
related disciplines on each unit.
b. Responsible for assessment of resident needs, development and
implementation of comprehensive Care Plan. Consults with residents’
physician in planning resident care. Periodically reviews and updates
comprehensive Care Plan.
c. Evaluates incidents and determines emergency measures to be used. Assesses
and directs emergency treatment to residents and staff involved in accidents.
If necessary, notifies the physician and the appropriate persons. Completes
the incident report with causes investigated and corrective actions taken
and/or suitable recommendations made to avoid recurrence, for review by the
Facility Quality Assurance Committee. Updates the Care Plan with new
interventions.
d. Supervises planning of daily assignments for personnel on the unit.
e. Conforms to established policies and procedures and maintains staff
awareness of these in their daily work.
f. Schedules and leads staff conferences to promote initiative and solve resident
care oriented problems.
g. Works with interdisciplinary team members in developing a discharge plan for
individual residents and assists in achieving discharge planning.
h. Assists in orienting and directing new staff.
i. Maintains accurate records of resident care and related statistics as required
