LPN Unit Manager/Infection Control

About the role

The Unit Manager Licensed Practical Nurse oversees the entire operation of a nursing unit within a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Hires, disciplines, and evaluates employees.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Manages the unit with the goal of providing the highest quality of care possible.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to enhance nursing staff recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education.
• Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures their interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Maintains staffing patterns and census of nursing units, reassigning personnel as needed to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Maintains oversight of clinical operations, resident conditions, and ensures appropriate and quality care is provided.
• Obtains medications, supplies, and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents.
• Aids in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills, and provides guidance and observation for staff needing assistance.
• Participates in the facility's Quality Assurance program.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a degree preferred.
• Licensed as a RN (if required by state) or LPN/LVN in the state employed.
• Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.
• Three years of nursing experience, including one year in a long-term care environment.

Skills

• Skilled in motivating staff and leading teams.
• Skilled in assessing work and communicating effectively with residents and their families, as well as across all organizational levels.
• Knowledgeable about state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Capable of working with a diverse resident and employee population.