Nurse - Unit Manager - Day Shift

Magnolia Health Systems Alexandria, IN 46001, US

Job Description: Unit Managers are a valuable member of our health care team who assist with the direct supervision of all resident care activities performed within the facility on a twenty-four-hour basis. He/she assists with coordinating nursing service activities with facility administration, community agencies, physicians and families. He/she assists with the responsibility for nursing service compliance in accordance with facility policy and procedure as well as Federal and State regulations governing the facility under the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

About us: Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility in Alexandria, Indiana. Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is seeking compassionate Unit Managers to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care for our residents.

About the Role: Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Unit Manager-

To assist with developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
To assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, directing and managing the nursing services department under the direction of the Director of Nursing services.
That can assist in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans.
To participate in the interviewing and screening of residents for admission to the facility.
To assist in assuring that each resident’s attending physician(s) and family or responsible party, are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident’s health status.
To assist with developing work assignments for nursing services personnel in keeping with specific nursing care needs of the residents.

About you: The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

Is a graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Is currently licensed by the State of Indiana as a registered or licensed practical nurse.
Has experience or training in nursing services administration, rehabilitation or geriatric nursing is highly desirable.
Preferably, has one or more years of demonstrated ability in nursing administration and/or supervision in a health facility.
Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress.
Bending, lifting, walking, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to hear and respond to pages.

Benefits: Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation offers -

Health Insurance through United Healthcare
Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
Vision Insurance through EyeMed
Supplemental Insurance:

Critical Illness
Accident
Disability Coverage
Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life:

Builds cash value
Employee-owned policy
Family coverage, including grandchildren

Paid Vacation
Attendance Bonuses
Weekend Bonuses
Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
Tuition Assistance Programs
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Advancement Opportunities

If you are ready to join the Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation Team, apply online today!
Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.

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