Unit Manager (RN)

About the role

The Unit Manager/Nurse Supervisor is responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Hires, disciplines, and evaluates employees.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Makes sure the clinical operations of the unit and resident's conditions are monitored and appropriate and quality care is administered.
• Obtains medications, supplies, and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Aids in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills, and guides and observes staff that may need assistance with procedures.
• Participates in facility "QA" program.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), if state requires.
• Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.
• Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Skilled in motivation of staff and leadership.
• Skilled in work assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.

Skills

• Skilled in motivation of staff and leadership.
• Skilled in work assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retail Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Pay

Competitive wages are offered.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling options are available.