Unit Manager Nurse RN or LPN

Reports to

Director of Nursing (DON)

About the role

The purpose of this position is to reduce risk to the organization related to patient/resident care. The Unit Manager will assist with the oversight of the nursing staff in addition to admission evaluation and planning, discharge documentation, and maintaining the highest level of resident care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the unit operates efficiently, meets its goals, manages resources effectively, and coordinates with other units or departments as needed
• Lead staff in delivering exceptional care to residents and support to their family members
• Maintain resident records according to State and Federal guidelines
• Help maintain and restore the health of residents
• Act as the main point of contact between residents and their families
• Address and assist in preventing concerns from family members
• Assist in developing, implementing, and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed
• Supervise, counsel, and provide discipline, when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality of care possible
• Ensure the unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as facility policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care
• Complete admission and discharge assessments
• Oversee and audit changes made to care plans
• Deliver hands-on care and medicine distribution as needed
• Audit and complete charting, evaluations, medical forms, and other administrative tasks
• Identify procedural problems and work with the Director of Nursing to resolve issues
• Evaluate, prioritize, and meet the care needs of each resident
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs, and other committees as required
• Provide a safe working environment for staff members, promptly reporting any accidents and implementing corrective and preventive action appropriately
• Participate in daily morning meetings
• Provide education and coaching to nursing staff as needed to improve patient/resident outcomes
• Provide clinical backup to floors as needed
• Take weekend on-call according to the assigned on-call rotation schedule (if applicable)
• Complete chart audits for Medicaid patients monthly
• Develop and maintain the nursing policies and procedures as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with license in good standing in the state of Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state
• Active CPR/BLS required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate experience working with older adults in a resident-centered care role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and self-direction
• Ability to communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully with others
• Ability to maintain a customer focus treating all residents with respect and integrity
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid PTO