Full-Time Nurse Unit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Unit Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating all nursing care on the unit.  The Unit Manager supervises assigned staff and has 24-hour responsibility/accountability for the functioning of the unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and supervise all aspects of resident care given on the unit.
• Conduct resident rounds daily, addressing issues and concerns as needed.
• Perform and document a comprehensive assessment of each resident.
• Oversee the development of an accurate comprehensive care plan based on each resident’s assessment, and review and revise as necessary.
• Participate in resident care conferences.
• Document resident care provided and resident’s response or lack of response to care provided.
• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, and include sufficient information for follow-up action as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of professional nurses, nursing assistants and unit clerk.
• Conduct disciplinary meetings with staff in accordance with Villa policy.
• Report changes in resident’s conditions to supervisor, physician, and responsible party as necessary.
• Follow established standards of nursing practice and implement facility policies and procedures, interpreting them to professional nurses, nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, residents, family members and physicians.
• Identify resident problems, emergency situations, safety hazards and initiate appropriate action to resolve.
• Prepare time schedules.
• Administer and document medication and treatments per physician orders.
• Order medications according to pharmacy protocol.
• Conduct regularly scheduled floor meetings to improve communications and resolve problems.
• Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned unit.
• Follow facility admission/discharge/transfer procedures.  
• Assist wing nurse in communicating resident admission to other departments and physicians.
• Listen to resident, family or physician concerns and initiate appropriate action.
• Prepare nursing assistants’ assignments with wing nurse and explain pertinent resident care.
• Document on residents’ progress notes as necessary.
• Practice infection control according to facility procedures.
• Participate in survey by authorized government agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Resident Care Coordinator or Director of Nursing, as needed.
• Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties. 
• Adheres to the Organizations Policies and Procedures regarding the Compliance Program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
• Follows all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

STANDARD

EXPECTATION

Spirit of Unity and Teamwork

Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.

Respect

Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.

Spirit of Hospitality and Relationship Building

Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.

Communication

Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.

Responsibility, Sense of Ownership and Stewardship

Assumes responsibility for the Villa’s reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.

Compassionate Care and Service

Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current license as an RN/LPN in the state of Pennsylvania

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in geriatric setting
• Some medical-surgical experience preferred
• Knowledge of current nursing practices
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations in Long Term Care
• Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid
• Strong computer skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to seek out new methods and incorporate them into current nursing practice

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate to heavy physical effort
  1. Lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
• Balance of sedentary/mobility work
  1. Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending
  2. Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment
  3. Frequently transfers and repositions residents
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications
• Must be able to write legibly
• Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Unit Manager

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