Unit Manager (LVN) Full-time

About the role

Join the Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital team in Arcadia, California. As a Unit Manager (LVN), you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our skilled nursing facility, ensuring patients receive the highest level of care and services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
• Ensure the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects day-to-day nursing procedures.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Ensure nursing services personnel comply with job descriptions, company policies, and procedures through auditing and monitoring.
• Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports and procedures as necessary.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
• Ensure nursing service personnel comply with the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Mediate resident, family, or personnel issues with professionalism.
• Ensure new hires assigned to the unit are properly oriented and trained.
• Act as a lead for the unit in all State surveys and inspections.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years as a Charge Nurse in a Skilled Nursing facility.
• Active LVN license in the State of California.
• Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields.
• Familiarity with medical software and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Supervisory experience desired but not required.

Skills

• Ability to build rapport with patients.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) savings plan.
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Pay

$40-$42 hourly.

Schedule

• 3:00pm-11:30pm shift.
• 4 days on, 2 days off.
• 8-hour shifts.
• Overtime available.
• Weekends and holidays required.
• Full-time (40 hours per week).