Unit Manager/SDC

Job Description

Job Description

The Unit Manager/Staff Development is responsible for the evaluation of the Nursing Department in its delivery of quality resident care. She/he is to maintain standards of the facility as set forth by written policies. Is responsible for Quality Assurance Studies on a continual basis with a desired plan of correction to be submitted to the Administrator. This is a full-time 24/16 hour a week position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

· 24-hour Unit Manager / 16-hour SDC

· Frequent rounds to all nursing units to evaluate resident care and provide support and encouragement to nursing staff

· Evaluates resident care and staff performance

· Provides positive and/or corrective action in dealing with respective unit nursing personnel

· Ensures all monthly audits are done correctly

· Communicates with residents, family members, physicians and staff to assure resident satisfaction

· Establish Quality Assurance Studies to monitor the quality of care received by residents

· Develop audit tools as needed

· Educate nursing staff in the proper documentation needed for audit tool

· Responsible for compiling of audit information as requested

· Ensures all residents rights/dignity

· Consults with and receives input from nursing and ancillary staff

· Actively supports and keeps Administrator and staff informed of Quality Assurance issues

· Develops and maintains effective relationships with Administrator, medical staff, and ancillary staff

· Practices standard precautions at all times, follows specific precautions when applicable

· Ensures that all employers have a pre-employment physical and Mantoux as required by state regulations

· Participates in New Hire General Orientation

· Maintains Staff Education Files

· All other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

· Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

· B.S. degree preferred

· Current R.N or LPN registration within state

· 4+ years experience preferred with a minimum of 2+ years of long-term care experience

· Minimum of two years previous leadership experience preferably in long-term care

BENEFITS

· Tuition Reimbursement for Career Progression

· Flexible Schedules

· Great Work Life Balance

· Sign on Bonuses

· Competitive Rates

· Medical

· Health & Wellness

· Care Management

· Prescription Discounts

· Dental, Vision

· Life Insurance

· Disability Insurance

· EAP and College Tuition

· 401K Retirement Savings

· Earned Time off (Sick, Vacation, Personal)

· Paid Holidays