Unit Manager, RN (FT, Days, Center City SNC)

Brief Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Unit Manager is responsible for the twenty-four hour management of his/her respective nursing unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for all administrative and professional working policies pertaining to his/her section, as well as supervising, coordinating, and delegating the clinical duties and other unit activities, in order to provide quality resident care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for twenty-four hour clinical and staff management, clinical follow-up of residents, and problem situations on the nursing unit.
• Sets specific standards and objectives for the nursing unit. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes supervision of the Nursing Department.
• Performs all duties and functions of an RN. Assesses resident conditions and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing action to meet the physical, psychological, social, and geriatric needs of the resident.
• Participates in care conferences and development of individual care plans. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the staff's capabilities and qualifications.
• Directs maintenance of resident care records. Performs chart reviews/peer reviews to monitor documentation for accuracy and completion. Assures documentation meets required standards. Completes reporting requirements for appropriate committees.
• Aids in establishing lines of authority and responsibility in defining duties of nursing personnel to assure departmental objectives are accomplished, and standards of nursing care are maintained.
• Promotes positive relationships and acts as liaison between resident, family, physician and resident care team. Reports to Director of Nursing any resident or staff related problem for review and appropriate action.
• Aids in assessing compliance with and is involved with inspection by regulatory agencies.
• Assists in evaluating nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of resident care. Coordinates nursing peer review and QI within the unit. Participates on committees and program development meetings.
• Evaluates and/or assists in evaluation of nursing personnel in performance appraisals, for promotions, transfer and disciplinary action. Develops staff skills through orientation, in-services, teaching, demonstration and encouragement of professional growth.
• Aids in development of nursing department goals and objectives. Assists in formulating policies and procedures of the nursing department and Allied Services and assures proper implementation. Communicates changes in policy, procedure and other matters to staff and provides feedback from staff to nursing administration.
• Promotes and maintains harmonious relationships among nursing personnel and with medical staff, residents and public. Confers with supervisors, managers, and department heads to discuss improvement of employee working relationships, conditions and morale.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, visitors and staff. Assists in reporting, investigating, documenting and assuring follow up resident safety issues.
• Aids in orientation process and clinical competency process.
• Ensures coordination of staff education between staff and staff development.
• Affirms responsibility as a self-directed professional for continuing education through independent study and education programs based on individual identified needs.
• Ensures proper and economic use of supplies, equipment, etc., for maintaining resident care.
• Participates on various committees in corporate-wide programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program or Healthcare Management preferred. Minimum of three (3) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in a Long Term Care or Med/ Surg setting required. Minimum Of One (1) Year Supervisory Experience Required. Must be cleared by PA State Police Criminal History Check. CPR Certification required or must be obtained and must be maintained. Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners. Good Management Skills Required. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff, residents and visitors. Must have demonstrated administrative ability, supervisory capabilities and reliability. Must be able and willing to be available for daily twenty-four (24) hour call. Must possess knowledge of Federal and State Regulations.