Unit Manager (RN)

About the Role

This position is responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
• Plan and facilitate meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Manage area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Contact physicians as necessary and ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Review staffing patterns and census of nursing units and reassign personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Monitor the clinical operations of the unit and resident's conditions and ensure that appropriate and quality care is administered.
• Obtain medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Assist in the orientation of new personnel, monitor their skills and guide and observe staff that may need assistance with procedures.
• Participate in facility "QA" program.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Retirement savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.