Unit Manager (LPN) - Ahwatukee Post Acute

About the Role

Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
• Facilitate resolution of issues and concerns related to resident/patient care, including family matters.
• Ensure reference materials (e.g., PDRs, regulations, professional standards) at nurses’ stations are current and recommend additional resources to support daily nursing needs.
• Maintain an up-to-date Nursing Service Procedures Manual reflecting daily nursing care procedures.
• Participate in the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting.
• Make nursing diagnoses to guide the delivery of care and perform nursing assessments to evaluate resident health status.
• Develop and implement care plans based on assessments, ensuring resident and family participation.
• Conduct daily rounds to ensure nursing staff adhere to acceptable standards and report findings to the Director.
• Monitor timely physician visits and review nurses’ notes for accuracy and resident response to care.
• Authorize restraint use in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provide health education to residents and families.
• Assist the In-Service Director/Educator in developing annual training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control).
• Participate in developing preliminary and comprehensive nursing assessments and care plans for residents.
• Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator with MDS planning, scheduling, and revisions, including RAPs and Triggers.
• Ensure all personnel involved in resident care are aware of and follow the resident’s care plan.
• Develop rapport with care teams to foster a collaborative approach to resident care plans.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and adhere to scope-of-practice limitations.
• Complete required forms and documents in compliance with company policy and regulations.
• Perform general nursing duties during emergencies or staffing shortages.
• Assist in preparing and planning the nursing service department’s budget for review by the Director.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.

Requirements

• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products; knowledge of PCC preferred.

Skills

• Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and government agencies.
• Ability to maintain supplies, equipment, and work areas while seeking innovative methods to improve practices.
• Mathematical skills to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
• Problem-solving ability to address practical issues with limited standardization and interpret varied instructions (written, oral, diagrams, schedules).

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged use of desktop or laptop computers.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear.
• Frequent use of office equipment (copier, scanner, fax, telephone, calculator).
• Travel by auto or airline may be required.

Work Environment

• Low to moderate noise levels.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.