Unit Manager- DAYS

About the role

Manages and assumes responsibility and accountability for resident care on assigned unit. Manages the unit in accordance with policy and procedure, State and Federal regulations to promote high quality care and service.

Responsibilities

• Affirms responsibility and accountability for resident care on assigned unit.
• Ensures complete and prompt reporting of incidents with follow-up as necessary to Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Participates in committee/programs as directed by Director of Nursing.
• Oversees resident care to promote the highest level of physical, mental and psychosocial functioning possible for assigned unit.
• Performs nursing assessments regarding the health/status of residents.
• Communicates significant changes in resident condition to the physician, family or responsible party.
• Makes daily rounds on unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met, including monitoring of dining room during meal times.
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic care.
• Reviews clinical records for completeness and accuracy as necessary.
• Maintains infection control by monitoring, tracking, evaluating and reporting infections.
• Acts as a resource for nursing staff.
• Reviews applications for admission to the unit with Director of Nursing and Admissions Director.
• Provides orientation and continuing education for unit staff members.
• Attends and actively participates in nursing supervisory meetings.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing plus 5-7 years of experience as a long-term care nurse; of which, a minimum of two years supervisory experience in acute, sub-acute or long-term care.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer and programs utilized by the facility.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• At least 5-7 years of experience as a long-term care nurse.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in acute, sub-acute or long-term care.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Proficient in using computer and programs utilized by the facility.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Leadership and supervision skills.
• Infection control knowledge.
• Nursing assessment and documentation skills.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage.
• Short-Term Disability & Accident Insurance.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• On-Demand Pay Option.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD