RN Unit Manager
About the Role
The RN Unit Manager at Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr ensures clear communication of expectations, provides staff with constructive feedback, and maintains accountability for the assigned unit. This role involves overseeing resident care, conducting compliance rounds, and collaborating with other nurses to ensure high-quality patient care. The manager will also assist in recruitment, ensure policy compliance, and participate in the Nurse on-call rotation.
Responsibilities
- Ensure expectations are clear and well-communicated, relating to department goals and objectives.
- Provide staff with frequent, constructive feedback and interim evaluations as needed.
- Ensure staff has the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals.
- Complete performance planning and evaluations by established deadlines with proper documentation.
- Address and document performance issues as they occur.
- Review and communicate safety issues to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
- Demonstrate leadership in effective staff resource utilization.
- Hold 24-hour accountability for the assigned unit and resident needs.
- Conduct staff meetings to address unit and resident care issues.
- Communicate policy and procedure changes to staff.
- Ensure staff orientation and accountability for quality patient care.
- Complete daily follow-up on unit issues/concerns.
- Attend nursing and other assigned meetings.
- Assist in recruitment and selection of personnel.
- Ensure compliance with disciplinary processes and grievance procedures.
- Conduct daily compliance rounds and unit/resident inspections.
- Update and submit resident census and condition reports weekly.
- Complete QI and other assigned reports.
- Ensure accuracy of daily midnight census.
- Assist in developing treatment plans and patient teaching programs.
- Collaborate with nurses and staff on patient clinical status and care delivery.
- Enforce safety rules, report incidents, and initiate corrective actions.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Function as charge nurse, shift, or weekend supervisor as needed.
- Perform other duties within the Nursing department’s mission.
- Assist in state emergencies as required.
- Participate in the Nurse on-call rotation.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia (active licensure required).
- CPR certification required upon hire or willingness to obtain.
Skills
- Excellent clinical knowledge and skill in assessing and developing patient care plans.
- Ability to coordinate, delegate, communicate, and problem-solve.
- Ability to supervise and evaluate patient care and staff performance.
- Ability to instruct and train patients and staff.
- Basic knowledge of computer software and computer usage.
Additional Considerations
Previous professional nursing experience in long-term care or adult geriatric settings is desirable. Experience in leadership or management is a plus.
Special Instructions
Support DMVCC’s mission by maintaining positive working relationships and adhering to the “Code of Conduct.” Dress code includes no external facial piercings, fingernails no longer than ¼ inch over fingertip, wearing name badges, and no cell phone usage in resident care areas. English must be spoken in resident areas.
Contact Information
Name: Kristen Johnson
Phone: 540-982-2860 Ext. 4900
Email: kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov
Service-Connected Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. For more information, visit AHP Letter or call DARS at 800-552-5019.