RN-Unit Manager
Preferred Care Health Centers · Potomac, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
RN Unit Manager
Preferred Care At Mercer has an opening for a Full-Time RN Unit Manager. This position is Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
- Affords 24-hour responsibility and accountability for resident care in the assigned unit.
- Ensures complete and prompt reporting of incidents with follow-up as necessary to the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
- Participates in committees/programs as directed by the Director of Nursing.
- Participates in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures based on identified needs.
- Oversees resident care to promote the highest level of physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning possible for assigned unit.
- Participates in the Quality Assurance process, including attendance at Quality Assurance meetings and submission of required reports.
- Makes daily rounds on the unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met; this includes monitoring of dining room during meal times.
- Monitors, tracks, evaluates, and reports infections for the unit.
- Acts as a resource for nursing staff.
- Attends and actively participates in nursing supervisory meetings.
- Has the knowledge and experience to push a cart as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A valid RN license in the state of Maryland.
- Unit Manager experience in a skilled nursing/sub acute setting.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.