Nurse Unit Manager (RN or LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Unit Manager

• Responsible for supervising, evaluating, counseling, and disciplining personnel on assigned units.

• Responsible for ensuring continuity of care for 24 hours, 7 days a week. Receive report from previous supervisor for all nursing units, and forward report to oncoming supervisor prior to leaving tour of duty. Follow-up all identified issues.

• Responsible for problem identification and resolution at the unit level. Keep the Director of Nursing/Associate Director of Nursing informed of residents' status through verbal communication and written report.

• Assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process. Identify needs and provide input for discharge planning and follow-up throughout length of stay

• Be point person for admissions during off hours, including providing tours, welcoming new families and residents, ensuring a smooth and comfortable admission experience.

• Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes

• Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care.

• Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices.

• Will supervise and coordinate Charge, Treatment and CNA assignments and activities in an assigned unit and shift. Will ensure timely communication of current treatment & assessment information, efficient delivery of services and timely compilation of new information.

• Will monitor and evaluate staff activities to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed, and treatment administered in accordance with treatment plans and physician's instructions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Nursing college or university.

• Must have a valid professional RN or LPN license for state of TN

• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

• Well versed with documentation writing

• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.

• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.

• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence • Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

An Equal Opportunity Employer