RN Unit Manager

Unit Manager - RN

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Job Summary:

As a Unit Manager - RN, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to our residents while supervising and guiding our staff. You will be responsible for ensuring that our residents receive the highest quality care while ensuring that our staff is adequately trained and equipped to provide that care.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Functions

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the STNAs or other nursing personnel
• Ensure that all assigned nursing personnel, including STNAs, comply with written policies and procedures established by the Facility
• Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., and make recommendations for revisions

Charting and Documentation

• Complete and file required recordkeeping forms or charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge
• Ensure that all entries made in the resident's medical record are accurate, complete, and signed and dated by the nurse
• Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies

Medication Administration

• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication and treatment
• Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another resident

Personnel Functions

• Inform the Nurse Supervisor and/or Unit Manager of staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work
• Provide feedback and recommendations for probationary and annual employee performance evaluations for STNAs and other nursing personnel
• Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments

Nursing Care Functions

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including administering medications, treatments, and other nursing procedures as ordered by the physician
• Monitor and report changes in the resident's condition to the physician and other members of the healthcare team
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving problems that may arise during the delivery of care

Staff Development

• Participate in in-service training programs and orientation of new employees
• Provide leadership and guidance to assigned STNAs and other nursing personnel
• Encourage and support the professional growth and development of assigned STNAs and other nursing personnel

Safety and Sanitation

• Ensure that all nursing personnel follow established policies and procedures for patient safety and sanitation
• Participate in Department of Health and Human Services surveys and inspections

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Assist with maintaining accurate and complete records and reporting
• Provide leadership and guidance to other personnel as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state

People-Centered Rewards:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k with company match
• Early Pay via Tapcheck!
• Employee Perks & Discount program via NES
• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays
• $Referral Bonus Program$
• Mentorship Programs
• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
• Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp