Unit Manager RN/LPN

Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center Lee's Summit, MO 64064, US

Wilshire at Lakewood is interested in hiring a Unit Manager for our skilled nursing facility. Someone capable, who works in conjunction with the Director of Nursing in managing Nursing Services. Someone with organizational skills, goal oriented and energized to strive for excellence in our facilities.

Make an impact to patient care while loving where you work!

Job Type – Full Time.

Unit Manager – Benefits:

· Competitive Pay.

· PTO from day 1.

· Comprehensive Benefits Package.

· Advancement Opportunities.

· Weekly staff appreciation programs! A true focus.

· Hands on upper management with ethical goals.

You’ll do great as Unit Manger because…

· Great knowledge of best practices in healthcare.

· Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel.

· Great communication and people skills.

· Strive to improve patient care.

· Hold an LPN License in the state of Missouri.

Unit Manger - Essential Function:

Works under the direction of the Director of Nursing and manages the day-to-day operations of the nursing department, including but not limited to staffing requirements, quality assurance and monitoring of resident care.

Makes regular rounds daily in order to observe operations and make recommendations for corrections as needed. Ensure that resident’s rights are maintained, as well as safety and infection control protocols are maintained.
Work in conjunction with quality assurance nurse reviewing and analyzing resident incident reports and initiating corrective action.
Supervise daily staffing requirements, reallocating staff as needed, ensuring compliance with duties.
Participate in the facility’s Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program, completing audits and reporting of results..
Rotate after hours on-call duties as assigned.
May be required to work floor as a staff nurse in event of nursing shortage.

Our team look forward to meeting you!

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