Registered Nurse Unit Manager - SIGN ON Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Unit Manager (RN)  

Full-Time | Day Shift | 

Complete Care at Ridgewood is a cornerstone in the community of Racine, WI, deeply committed to a singular, profound goal: to improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Unit Manager (RN) to lead our nursing team. If you are a compassionate and skilled RN or LPN with leadership aspirations in long-term care, we invite you to explore this vital opportunity. 

Why Work With Us?  

At Complete Care at Ridgewood, we believe in fostering an environment where our staff are treated like family, and every team member contributes to our collective success. We are passionate about supporting your professional journey and providing a workplace where you can truly thrive. 

• Build a Fulfilling Career: You will have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding and stable career within an established, highly successful organization. We cultivate a genuinely caring and compassionate environment where your expertise and dedication are recognized and deeply valued. 

• Commitment to Your Growth: We are profoundly committed to your continuous growth and success. We invest in our employees through ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring you have the resources to excel in your role and advance your career within our organization. 

• Join Our Family: Come join our team where employees have truly become family! We pride ourselves on a collaborative, warm, and supportive atmosphere where everyone works together to provide exceptional care. 

• Financial Flexibility: We understand the importance of financial peace of mind. That's why we offer the Option to get Paid Daily, a voluntary benefit that allows you to access your earned pay on your own schedule. This innovative option provides you with greater control and flexibility over your finances. 

Responsibilities of a Nurse Unit Manager (RN)  

As a Nurse Unit Manager at Complete Care at Ridgewood, you will be a pivotal leader, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and the efficient operation of your assigned unit. Your comprehensive responsibilities will include: 

• Individualized Patient Assessment: Proactively assess the unique and evolving needs of each patient to accurately determine and implement appropriate, individualized treatment plans that promote optimal health outcomes. 

• Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and their families on best practices to promote healing, foster wellness, and ensure continuity of care upon discharge or transition. 

• Progress Tracking and Compliance: Meticulously track treatments and monitor patient progress according to stringent HIPAA guidelines and all other relevant privacy regulations, maintaining precise and confidential records. 

• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Efficiently coordinate with supervising physicians and the broader interdisciplinary team to ensure a seamless, holistic recovery process for all patients. 

• Staff Supervision and Oversight: Directly supervise the nursing staff on assigned shifts, providing guidance, support, and oversight by monitoring the accurate distribution of medications, proper execution of blood draws, and all other critical elements of patient care. 

• Regular Nursing Rounds: Systematically conduct nursing rounds on all units multiple times throughout each shift, ensuring patient safety, assessing care needs, and addressing immediate concerns. 

• Staff and Family Education: Provide essential education, as needed, to staff, residents, and resident family members, enhancing understanding of health conditions, care protocols, and facility procedures. 

• Compliance Assurance: Actively ensure staff are performing all duties in strict accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines, as well as facility policies and procedures, maintaining the highest standards of care and regulatory compliance. 

• Performance Evaluation and Coaching: Participate in the evaluation of nursing staff performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching to foster professional development and adherence to best practices. 

• Resource Management: Manage unit resources effectively, including supplies and equipment, to ensure efficient operation and quality care delivery. 

• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve patient or staff concerns, mediating conflicts and promoting a positive unit environment. 

• Other Duties as Assigned: Graciously perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, or Administrator, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to the overall success and smooth operation of nursing services. 

Qualifications of a Nurse Unit Manager  

To be successful and impactful in this leadership role, you should possess: 

• Strong Autonomy and Teamwork: The proven ability to work independently when managing unit operations and making critical decisions, while also excelling as a vital part of a collaborative group that champions teamwork and shared goals. 

• Computer Proficiency: Solid computer knowledge, including comfort with electronic health records (EHR) and standard office software. 

• Relevant Experience (Preferred): Previous long-term care experience is preferred, providing a foundational understanding of our patient population and operational context. 

• Specialized Experience (Preferred): Prior experience in inpatient and palliative care is preferred, indicating a breadth of relevant clinical expertise. 

• Leadership Experience (Preferred): Prior experience managing staff is preferred, demonstrating essential leadership, supervisory, and team-building capabilities. 

License  

To be considered for this vital leadership position, you must possess: 

• An Active and unrestricted (RN) Registered Nurse license within the state of Wisconsin.  

Complete Care at Ridgewood is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are excited to welcome a dedicated Full-Time Unit Manager (RN) to our compassionate team! 

NOW HIRING: Full-Time Unit Manager (RN) Registered Nurse   

Are you ready to lead with compassion and make a profound difference in the lives of our residents every day? 

 
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