Unit Manager (RN)

Unit Manager/Nurse Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) Summary: The Unit Manager Registered Nurse is responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care healthcare facility. Education Graduate of accredited school of nursing, degree preferred. Licenses/Certification Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) (if state requires) Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable. Experience Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long-term care environment. Job Functions Performs General Management Functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees. Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit. Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible. Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members. Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate. Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls. Monitors the clinical operations of the unit and resident’s conditions and ensures that appropriate and quality care is administered. Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis. Assists in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills and guides and observes staff that may need assistance with procedures. Participates in facility “QA” program. Performs other tasks as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr