Unit Manager

Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living is recruiting for a registered nurse to fill a management/leadership role in a skilled nursing facility setting. The RN Unit Manager supports the Director of Nursing with the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction during a designated shift. The RN Unit Manager serves as a clinical operational liaison between units and the DON, medical director, and other nursing staff.

About the role

The RN Unit Manager is responsible for the clinical operations of the Nursing Units including ensuring compliance with Copper Ridge's Healthcare policies and procedures, practice standards and regulations. This is primarily a Monday-Friday position, but with rotating Manager on duty and/or On-Call.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor residents’ health and assess their needs to provide quality care.
• Work with physicians to create individual care plans and assist them during required operations or procedures.
• Maintain complete healthcare records and reports including PCC being utilized according to best practices.
• Supervise, manage, and assist in training LPNs and GNAs on staff.
• Perform routine procedures as needed, including administering medication and injections, and provide emergency medical care when necessary.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the facility.
• Collaborate with DON in maintaining adequate staffing coverage.
• Effectively utilize existing manpower to limit the amount of overtime/agency needed to support staffing.
• Assess work performance of nursing staff while on duty ensuring timeliness in services to patients/residents.
• Maintain security of the facility, creating an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the needs of staff, patients, and their families.
• Monitor nursing care to reduce hospitalizations and ensure positive outcomes.
• Encourage shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.
• Review prospective admissions in relation to existing nursing capabilities and ensure readiness to treat.
• Ensure that patient's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the patient's health condition.
• Investigate patient/family complaints and take appropriate actions to bring to resolution.

Requirements

• Current state RN nursing licensure.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• In-depth knowledge of nursing care methods and health and safety guidelines.
• Responsible and compassionate with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising GNAs and LPNs in a SNF nursing home setting.

Preferred Skills

• Organized, interested in management positions, and committed to maintaining high standards.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) in the first year
• Flexible schedule
• Overtime pay
• Premium holiday pay
• Disability insurance
• Wellness plans
• Employee bonus
• Stability in a strong leadership/management team striving for customer service excellence with dedicated staff.