Looking for an RN Unit Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be someone who is a quick thinker and creative looking for new ways to improve the lives of the patients we serve. Have strong leadership skills to be an additional support system for the floor staff. If you're looking for a fun and exciting work place working alongside other professionals wanting to make a difference then look no further. Apply online or come by and see us. We look forward to meeting you.
Job Summary: The Unit Manger is responsible for assisting the floor nurses with patient care, assisting with bringing in new admissions/discharges, and communicating with the management team to provide exceptional care to our patients.
Essential Job Functions:
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment and any other pertinent information to prepare for arrival.
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions-work closely with the floor staff team to make every new admission feel comfortable and welcomed
Communicate with physicians, care team, residents and family members effectively
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures
Follow up on any necessary resident appointments for results on any diagnostic testing.
Consult with the resident’s physician and the care team in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as appropriate
Notify the proper staff, personnel and agencies when the resident is involved in an accident or incident.
Answer call lights and assists residents in a timely manner
Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice
Ensure resident is following dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as appropriate
Assist in arranging transportation for residents as appropriate
Be familiar with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rights
Maintain Relias training and in-service requirements
Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures
Perform charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as appropriate
Chart nurses’ notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care
Review care plans daily to verify that appropriate care is being rendered. Communicate to the Care Team when necessary
Benefits:
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement
Qualifications:
Current RN license in the State.
2+ years of Experience in skilled nursing, Assisted Living, Geriatric Nursing or Gerontology and/or Dementia Care
CPR
Maintain Full-time hours 5 days a week
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