LPN Unit Manager

OVERVIEW:

 
Assist the Director of Nursing and Associate Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department.  Maintains quality clinical care for residents/patients in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Facility. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 
Supervises the clinical care planning and delivery processes to ensure the coordination of quality patient care. Reviews and updates the care plan accordingly 
Assesses residents/clients upon admission and periodically as conditions change 
Performs rounds to evaluate patient condition 
Provides or assists with the delivery of direct patient care when indicated, including activities of daily living, meal assistance, medication and treatment administration, and leisure activities when indicated 
Obtains and implements Physician Orders, checking for accuracy and completeness 
Communicates between shifts regarding changes in resident/patient conditions 
Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients/residents, staff and visitors 
Provides clinical assessment to MD/NPs on call for quality outcomes delivered to patients 
Plans, implements and evaluates the clinical competencies and on-going educational/orientation needs of the staff. 
Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services 
Participate in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the resident’s written discharge plan 
Ensure that a sufficient number of nursing staff is available for each shift to ensure that quality care is maintained 
Make daily rounds of the Nursing Services Department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director of Nursing Services 
Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing Services, as required or as may be necessary 
Maintain nursing supplies inventory and other responsibilities as required 
Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

Current registration and license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse  in Floridan a hospital, nursing home or other healthcare setting and a minimum 1-year experience as a nurse supervisor 
CPR/BLS certified 
Strong knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care centers. 
The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language required, knowledge of other language helpful 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Supervises the nursing personnel and the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during an assigned tour of duty  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center 
Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment 
Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal 
Incumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients 
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary 
Must be able to stay or return to facility during emergency conditions 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus 
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. 

TRAVEL:   

No travel is expected for this position