LPN/RN Unit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Type: Full-time LPN or RN Unit Manager!

Located in the scenic Cumberland River Valley, Smith County Health and Rehab is a 128-bed facility full of small-town charm. We love what we do, and it shows in the care we give! Our team works together in a fun, supportive environment where we celebrate each other with dress-up days, themed events, and food celebrations.

We believe in investing in you! With ongoing training, development opportunities, and a competitive pay package, we help our team members thrive. We also offer health benefits, paid time off, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. We're passionate about creating a place where both residents and staff thrive together!

Here’s what our team says about working here:

“I've been an employee with Smith County for over two years now and have gained lots of experience and enjoy my time here.”

“Smith County Health and Rehab is a great place to work! I brought my dad here 3 different times for rehab. We take good care of the residents and make it a fun environment for them to live in.”

“Great place to work. The residents have become family to me. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work here and provide care for them.”

“Feeling blessed to work with such talented and caring staff! It's awesome to see so many smiles from residents and staff each day ”

“I am an employee here and have to say they are a great place to work. They worked around my school schedule and really supported me while I went to school!”

Join us at Smith County Health and Rehab, where you’re not just an employee; you're part of a family. Apply today and help us continue to provide exceptional care in a place where everyone feels at home.

LPN/RN Unit Manager Job Duties:

• Monitors facility clinical systems to effectively facilitate quality resident care in accordance with laws, regulations, and facility guidelines.

• Successfully delivers basic nursing care to residents in accordance with care plans as ordered by a physician.

• Directs and develops RNs, LPNs, and CNAs working on the unit to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and services in accordance with all laws, regulations, and guidelines.

• Conducts rounds within the nursing department to assess resident conditions and clinical practices.

• Accurately documents nursing care notes in resident charts in a timely manner.

• Performs medication administration and IV duties in accordance with the care plan as ordered by a physician.

• Monitors the progress of the residents and makes suggestions regarding treatment plans that may further meet their care needs.

• Observes resident behavior, vital signs, symptoms, responses to treatment, and reports findings to nursing supervisors.

• Completes resident incident reports upon identifying changes in the condition of residents.

• Monitors residents’ skin to identify the risk of pressure sores.

• Assists in promoting a team environment through effectively communicating praise and recognition with the RNs, LPNs and CNAs.

• Nursing Unit Manager monitors schedule adherence of staff for lunch and rest breaks, beginning and ending of shifts and overtime.

• Monitors job performance of RNs, LPNs and CNAs and provides corrective action as needed.

Unit Manager Requirements:

• Current LPN or RN license in state.

• At least one year of experience as an LPN or RN in a long-term care setting preferred.

• Knowledge of Matrixcare preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.