Registered Nurse Unit Manager, RN

About the role

Monday - Friday; Flexible Hours (Primarily Day Shift) with alternate hours or occasional weekend availability. The Sub-Acute Unit Manager, RN provides professional supervision, guidance and direction to staff on clinical and personnel issues, represents the Nursing Department to other departments, coordinates services, and ensures resident care meets state DOH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional supervision, guidance and direction to staff in both clinical and personnel issues on the unit.
• Represent the Nursing Department to other departments and coordinate the services provided by other departments.
• Perform daily rounds of all residents on the unit.
• Conduct assessments on residents as required (admission, elopement, pain, etc.) and develop plan of care for each resident.
• Document and communicate plan of care on Resident Information Sheets.
• Ensure assessment documentation: record clinical observations and assessments per regulations; report findings to designated Nursing Supervisor; document effectiveness of plan of care.
• Prepare resident assignments for Certified Nursing Assistants, considering patient needs and staff competency.
• Communicate ongoing resident, family, and facility plan/concerns/information to staff.
• Orient new nursing personnel as assigned.
• Assist other staff members in completion of their duties.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or three (3) years’ experience in long term care.
• Current licensure in NYS as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practice.
• Sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled.
• Thorough knowledge of medical, social, and psychological needs of residents.
• Ability to utilize good judgment in emergency situations.
• Possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
• Ability to communicate well verbally with residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to handle emergencies with calm and intelligent response.
• Computer literacy.
• COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not mandated; facility offers vaccination based on CDC eligibility guidance.

Skills

• Strong verbal communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to handle emergencies calmly and intelligently.
• Cooperation and teamwork spirit.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.
• Eligible for Aetna health insurance effective the 1st of the month after date of hire.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; flexible hours primarily day shift, with alternate hours or occasional weekend availability.