Unit Manager/SDC

Job Description

Job Description

The Unit Manager/Staff Development is responsible for the evaluation of the Nursing Department in its delivery of quality resident care. She/he is to maintain standards of the facility as set forth by written policies. Is responsible for Quality Assurance Studies on a continual basis with a desired plan of correction to be submitted to the Administrator.  This is a full-time 24/16 hour a week position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

·         24-hour Unit Manager / 16-hour SDC

·         Frequent rounds to all nursing units to evaluate resident care and provide support and encouragement to nursing staff

·         Evaluates resident care and staff performance

·         Provides positive and/or corrective action in dealing with respective unit nursing personnel

·         Ensures all monthly audits are done correctly

·         Communicates with residents, family members, physicians and staff to assure resident satisfaction

·         Establish Quality Assurance Studies to monitor the quality of care received by residents

·         Develop audit tools as needed

·         Educate nursing staff in the proper documentation needed for audit tool

·         Responsible for compiling of audit information as requested

·         Ensures all residents rights/dignity

·         Consults with and receives input from nursing and ancillary staff

·         Actively supports and keeps Administrator and staff informed of Quality Assurance issues

·         Develops and maintains effective relationships with Administrator, medical staff, and ancillary staff

·         Practices standard precautions at all times, follows specific precautions when applicable

·         Ensures that all employers have a pre-employment physical and Mantoux as required by state regulations

·         Participates in New Hire General Orientation

·         Maintains Staff Education Files

·         All other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

·         B.S. degree preferred

·         Current R.N or LPN registration within state

·         4+ years experience preferred with a minimum of 2+ years of long-term care experience

·         Minimum of two years previous leadership experience preferably in long-term care

BENEFITS

·         Tuition Reimbursement for Career Progression

·         Flexible Schedules

·         Great Work Life Balance

·         Sign on Bonuses

·         Competitive Rates

·         Medical

·         Health & Wellness

·         Care Management

·         Prescription Discounts

·         Dental, Vision

·         Life Insurance

·         Disability Insurance

·         EAP and College Tuition

·         401K Retirement Savings

·         Earned Time off (Sick, Vacation, Personal)

·         Paid Holidays