Unit Manager RN LPN

Unit Manager Rn/LpnAyden Healthcare of Oregon is currently seeking a full-time Unit Manager RN/LPN.Position Summary: The primary purpose of your job is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, and directing the overall operation of our Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.Responsibilities & Duties of the Unit Manager:Resource nurse for patient care related questions or problemsMonitors patient care and environment by making daily rounds independently and with the DONCoordination of ancillary services of PT, OT, and Speech to assure family awareness and understanding of these servicesWith the input of charge nurses, formulates, and give evaluations to nursing assistantsResponsible for proper management of infectious disease and compliance with CDC recommendations for isolationCoordinates the completion of MDS+ on all admissions as assignedMonitors the appropriate use of restraints, nutrition, and appliancesEducation of new and inexperienced nurse's aides in proper methods of patient careMaintains/requisitions supplies necessary for the provision of patient careProvides ongoing Inservice training on the spot as problems are identifiedAssists charge nurses during busy timesAccepts, researches, and solves complaints per policy and procedurePerforms chart/charting audits to ensure proper care treatments and documentation of same as delegatedFunctions as member of the skin integrity team (SIT) and the Fall Team, provides input, solutions, and review of results, as necessary.Performs on-call services as required, ensuring adequate and safe staffingMember of the continuing quality improvement committeeIs directly accountable to DON and ADON and is committed to keeping the director informed of all occurrences in the facilityAll other duties as delegated by the DON and ADONQualifications of the Unit Manager:Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN/LPN license in the state in which he/she is practicing.Two years of successful management experienceExtensive Wound Care experienceMust be able to relate to patients, families, and staff members in an efficient and diplomatic manner using communication and confrontation management skills(Subacute Unit): Must have experience on a skilled unit and maintain a current knowledge of all skills related to diagnosis admitted to unitJob Type: Full-time