RN - Registered Nurse Unit Manager

Salary $81,510 / yr - $111,540 / yr Overview At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our valued employees. Elderwood at Ticonderoga is seeking Registered Nurse (RN) for our Unit Manager position. The ideal candidate is adaptable with strong clinical expertise in geriatric care, quality communication, and effective leadership skills. This position is located in Ticonderoga, NY, in the heart of the Adirondacks. We are located at: 101 Adirondack Dr Ste 3, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 Elderwood at Ticonderoga Benefits: Full Benefits Package, including 401k with Employer match Robust PTO Program Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks RN Unit Manager Position Overview: The Unit Manager is responsible for the nursing services and oversight of social programming for all residents on his/her assigned unit for a twenty-four (24) hour basis; involves communication with physicians, families, co-workers and other health care professionals, management and evaluation of nursing staff performance, hiring, and the termination of staff. This individual is responsible for nursing care reporting, documentation planning, implementation and evaluation. Shift: Days - Monday-Friday, with on-call as needed Join Our Team Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Responsibilities RN Unit Manager - Responsibilities: Assure responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a residents’ nursing care plan, and the coordination of the interdisciplinary goals and approaches to the needs or health care problems of residents. Ensure the unit and environment is maintained in good order for the well being of staff and residents. Attend all meetings and required or preferred in-service training as requested by the Administrator and Director of Nursing. Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction. Encourage involvement and recognize staff for making exceptional contributions. Qualifications RN Unit Manager - Qualifications: Possession of a State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience, and at least one (1) year of experience in a Nursing leadership role; interest or experience in geriatrics required, experience with dementia patients desirable. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred. Management skills for supervising and coordinating care of residents required. Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing, utilize creative problem solving, and handle problems diplomatically required. Exhibits characteristics of effective managerial leadership skills. These characteristics should include: desire for improvement; builder of trust; creating an environment where staff can experience pride. Their efforts are directed at allowing each worker to perform his or her own work and performing in a manner consistent with the aims and standards of the organization. This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elderwood Administrative Services