Nursing Unit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton is hiring a Nursing Unit Manager!

8a-4p M-F shift with weekly pay. Can be an LPN or RN. $41 an hour if an LPN, $45 if an RN. Is a part of an on-call rotation.

As the Unit Manager, you are responsible for the 24-hour coordination and management of resident care activities, unit operations, and nursing personnel on a designated nursing unit or shift in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Education & Experience:

• Must possess an active and unencumbered LPN or RN license in Massachusetts.

• Bachelor's in Nursing preferred & CPR certification required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource to staff in clinical and managerial decision-making; delegate responsibilities to staff.

• Assists in developing methods of coordination of nursing services with other resident care services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.

• Participates in inspections (surveys) made by authorized government agencies.

• Participates in and assures appropriate assessment of residents, validates nursing staff’s clinical decisions.

• Participates in development, implementation and communication of resident’s care plan.

• Assures that staff is implementing care plans, performing care activities appropriately, and recognizing changes in resident status.

• Makes frequent rounds on nursing unit(s) to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with established nursing standards, and that all resident’s needs are being met.

• Monitors documentation procedures of nursing staff.  Audits assigned documentation on a daily basis to ensure that all federal, state and facility requirements are met.  Follows-up on problem areas with employees and makes oral/written reports to the Director of Nursing.

• Cooperates with interdepartmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that services are properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

• Within the framework of established staffing patterns, recognizes needs and works to facilitate appropriate assignment of staff.

• Meets with staff on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or improving services.

• Functions in the role of staff nurse or provides direct care to meet the needs of the residents as needed/required.

• Reviews complaints and grievances made by the resident or responsible party and submits an oral/written report to the Director of Nursing.

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay

• Holiday & Overtime Pay

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).