Unit Manager

Description:

We are looking for someone to lead our exemplary nursing team to the next level. The Unit Manager will supervise the nurses and CNA’s by demonstrating the leadership qualities that align with our vision, like empathy and support, critical thinking and creativity. Like anything new, it will be hard in the beginning but rewarding when we are done. Are you the best of the best? Do you want to be part of a team for a company and facility that appreciates you? Join us and watch the magic happen.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

· Demonstrates the knowledge and clinical expertise required to effectively supervise all nursing activities in the facility or the units to which assigned.

· Reviews and implements all nursing procedures and systems relative to the unit(s).

· Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality Resident care.

· Assesses and evaluates the performance and competency of staff on unit(s).

· Uses a systematic approach to provide individualized nursing care.

· Collaborates with the Resident, members of the healthcare team and, when appropriate, the Resident’s significant other(s) in the interest of the Resident’s healthcare.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervises employees in the department and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible by following policies and applicable laws. Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.

Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training Nursing employees, such as CNAs and Nurses; scheduling, planning, and assigning and directing work; receiving calls and finding replacements for absent staff; preparing performance evaluations, monitoring and correcting job performance of employees, and handling disciplinary action for employees, up to and including discharge; and fixing and approving timecards for payroll.

Unit Managers with an LPN license will not direct or manage the work of a Registered Nurse.

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Requirements:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Current state license to practice as a nurse.
• Certification in nursing specialty desired.
• CPR Certified.
• Prefer a registered nurse with management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing. Minimum of licensed practical or vocational nurse with experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting.
• Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong ability to manage, supervise, and motivate employees.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.

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