Nurse Unit Manager Job Benefits:

• Competitive Wages.
• Health Insurance including Dental and Vision.
• Paid Time Off for Sick, Holiday, and Vacation.
• 401(k).

Nurse Unit Manager Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Unit Manager assumes the nursing responsibility and accountability for their assigned unit. Unit Manager will direct all nursing staff through daily oversight of nursing care on the assigned unit. The Unit Manager must adhere to the standards of care, manage the environment to maintain resident/patient safety, and supervise the resident/patient care activities performed by nurses and nursing assistants.

Nurse Unit Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Supervisory Responsibilities.
• Makes daily work assignments.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Schedules lunch and rest breaks.
• Authorizes early departure from work.
• Reassigns employees from one area to another area as center needs dictate.
• Prepares written evaluations of assigned employees.
• Enforces center policies with authority.
• Authority to suspend employees for rules violation.
• Receives and handles employee complaints.
• Participates in training programs and assists in orientation of new staff.
• Review all daily Physician Orders and check follow through.
• Attends standup and reviews 24-hour report.
• On call as scheduled.
• Assist with resolution of resident/family concerns.
• Other assigned duties.

Nurse Unit Manager Job Requirements:

• Education: Possesses a current license to practice in the State of Wisconsin as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Experience: At least one year of prior supervisory experience preferred. Prior experience working in a long-term care center required.
• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other center staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. Knowledge of long-term rules and regulations. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

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