POSITION SUMMARY

RN or LVN licensed required

The purpose of your job position is to manage the day-to-day activities and staff of your unit within the facility during your shift in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by management.

The Unit Manager will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each resident’s room. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse when required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing the unit, staff and resident care during their shift

Keeping the Administrator and other staff informed of resident care and other issues on a frequent basis

Admitting, transferring and discharging residents

Monitoring nursing staff to ensure they are complying with residents care plan

Checking that staff wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when providing resident care

Ensuring that nursing staff follow established hand washing and hygiene procedures

Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Following Infection Control policies

Attending meetings and serving on committees

Complying with annual facility in-service training programs

Participating in facility surveys/inspections

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

Nursing Degree from accredited school or college

Valid RN license in good standing or Valid LVN liicense in good standing 

Valid CPR and BLS card

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 1 year managerial experience overseeing a unit within a skilled nursing facility

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster, etc.)

May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Working throughout the nursing areas

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels