Unit Manager

Unit ManagerUnder the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Unit Manager has authority, responsibility and accountability for the overall management of residents on a designated unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of nursing staff engaged in specific nursing practices and is responsible for transmitting each unit's staff concerns to the appropriate department supervisor.Essential DutiesPerform various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning as illustrated by the following: Plans effective administration of nursing care in cooperation with other health related disciplines on each unit. Evaluates incidents and determines emergency measures to be used. Monitors and directs emergency treatment to residents and staff involved in accidents. If necessary, notifies the attending physicians and appropriate persons. Completes the incident report with causes investigated and corrective actions taken and/or suitable recommendations made to avoid recurrence, for review by Facility Quality Assurance Committee. Updates the Care Plan with new interventions.Handles resident or staff grievances and/or refers them to the appropriate department supervisor.Conducts resident rounds to monitor and/or supervise nursing care, observe and report on condition of residents, and promote a safe, clean, comfortable environment.Establishes and maintains resident care systems per standardized procedure that are consistent throughout the Facility.Assists in establishing and maintaining a positive staff and good public relations.Other DutiesProvides hands on nursing care to residents as needed as a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse, consistent with the state's Nurse Practice Act. Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs other work duties as assigned. Douglasville Center for Nursing & Healing