Unit Manager/SDC

Job Description

Job Description

Vantage of Worcester is looking for an experienced, motivated and creative Unit Manager for our Worcester, MA location.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Paid Sick/Vacation/PTO/Holidays

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Employee Recognition Events

• Ongoing education with free CEUs

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing/ BSN preferable but not required.

• Must have active MA nursing license

• At least 1 years experience in a "charge nurse" and/or supervisor role preferably in traumatic brain injury and/or psych

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the overall care and dignity of residents on a specialized Vent unit.

• Provides guidance and direction to ancillary staff in both clinical and personnel issues

• Provides support and guidance to residents and families on clinical issues and challenges. Assists in resolution of concerns and grievances voiced by either party.

• Ensures that sufficient staff is available to meet the regulatory requirements and clinical needs of the patients/residents in the facility.

• Review perspective admissions if required for determination of needs.

• Ensures that all staff abides by the principles and techniques of Infection Control and Safety by providing an environment that is clean, safe, and comfortable for the residents.

• Investigates accidents and incidents related to patients/residents, staff or visitors and provides first aid and follow up as indicated.

• Develops a supervisory report to the DON/ADON regarding pertinent issues.

• Reviews the clinical record of each patient/resident to ensure it is accurate and complete.

• Performs assessments on patients/residents assigned to the unit on a quarterly basis (includes Skin, Falls, Sr, B&B, Elopement, etc)

• Oversight of all care provided on the unit/ensures all rules and regulations are in compliance.

• Lead CNA's on every unit to support quality care.