Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager

Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Milford, DE, US

RN UNIT MANAGER

Location: Milford, Delaware

Company: Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Organization: Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Shift Type: Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401K
Life Insurance

Mission: Our mission is to be an employer of choice in the greater Milford Community as we meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents in a compassionate environment that promotes dignity and respect. We are guided by the belief that it takes a village to care for the elderly, with each member of our team focused on the preservation of each resident’s quality of life.

Job Summary:

Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a beautiful 100-bed facility located at the Milford Wellness Village, is seeking a compassionate and experienced RN Unit Manager to join our team. As a RN Unit Manager, you will be responsible for managing the unit, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care, and ensuring that our residents receive high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities:

Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care
Assess signs and symptoms indicating changes in the patient's condition
Document the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
Perform interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, hospital policies, and patient care outcome standards
Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in the medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor, including establishing priorities

Qualifications:

Must be a licensed RN with a valid license
Familiarity with Federal, State, and local long-term care requirements
Two years of professional nursing experience

Additional Information:

Full-time position
Monday-Friday schedule, days only
Competitive salary and benefits package
Sign-on bonus available
We look forward to reviewing your resume for the RN Unit Manager position!

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are a dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for the RN Unit Manager position.

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