Unit Manager - RN

Job Details Job Location: Brookwood Care Community - Cincinnati, OH 45241 Position Type: Full-Time Education Level: Associates Degree Salary Range: $0.01 - $0.01 Salary Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: First Shift The Unit Manager - RN oversees the nursing operations and provides leadership for a designated unit within a healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living facility. This role involves managing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, creating and implementing individualized care plans, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. The Unit Manager - RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of all residents in the unit. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Supervision Supervise and manage the nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), ensuring they provide high-quality care. Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and offer coaching and professional development opportunities for staff. Create staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for each shift while managing time-off requests and overtime. Address staffing issues, such as call-offs, and provide timely solutions to ensure proper coverage and care delivery. Patient Care and Management Oversee the care of residents, ensuring that each patient receives individualized, comprehensive care in accordance with their care plan. Conduct assessments of residents' conditions and update care plans accordingly. Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure coordinated care. Provide direct nursing care when necessary, such as administering medications, treatments, and performing clinical procedures. Care Plan Development and Implementation Develop and update care plans based on resident assessments, ensuring they align with residents' medical, emotional, and psychological needs. Participate in resident care conferences, advocating for appropriate care interventions and adjustments to treatment plans as needed. Ensure all nursing staff follow care plans, delivering services in a timely, respectful, and safe manner. Compliance and Documentation Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including nursing care standards, infection control protocols, and resident rights. Maintain accurate and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring compliance with regulatory and facility standards. Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy. Prepare for and participate in facility inspections, surveys, and audits, implementing corrective actions when needed. Quality Assurance and Improvement Monitor and assess the quality of care provided in the unit, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures. Lead quality improvement initiatives, including infection control measures, fall prevention programs, and pressure sore management. Regularly review resident outcomes, care processes, and staff performance, making recommendations for improvements in care delivery. Resident and Family Relations Serve as the primary point of contact for residents and their families regarding care plans, health status updates, and other concerns. Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally, escalating issues to facility leadership when necessary. Ensure that residents' dignity, privacy, and personal preferences are respected, and that they are treated with compassion and professionalism. Collaboration and Communication Collaborate with other department heads and healthcare professionals to ensure that residents receive holistic care. Communicate regularly with staff, residents, and families regarding any changes in care plans, treatments, or overall health status. Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings, care planning sessions, and quality assurance discussions. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing). Licensure: Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license. Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care or healthcare setting, with at least 1 year in a leadership or management role. Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities. Excellent clinical assessment, care planning, and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation. Company Culture #LIONSTONE123 People-Centered Rewards Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision 401k with company match Early Pay via Tapcheck! Employee Perks & Discount program PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays Referral Bonus Program Mentorship Programs Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp #J-18808-Ljbffr