• Beautiful location and comfortable working environment
• Excellent Benefits
• Generous vacation package
• Full-Time/Days
• Monday through Friday with on call rotation.

Unit Manager Registered Nurse RN or Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

At Maimonides Health Center we believe that happy, appreciated staff leads to happy residents, and that is what we are all about. Maimonides Health Center, located in Virginia Beach, VA is looking for a strong, reliable, and dedicated Unit Manager to join long term care team!

Requirements for a Unit Manager Registered Nurse RN or Licensed Practical Nurse LPN:

• at least 2 years experience
• Graduated from an accredited nursing school school
• Valid RN or LPN license
• Candidates must be able to pass a background check
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.

Positions Summary:

The Unit Manager RN or LPN is responsible for working with a supportive management team and rotating call schedule. Responsibilities include the planning, assignments, implementations and evaluations of direct resident care on unit including the training and supervision of staff, communication with physicians, family members and staff. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations governing Long Term Care facility operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction for the delivery of nursing care by
• Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Nursing Assistants for their assigned unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective communications in interpersonal techniques/strategies with healthcare team members in dealing with issues concerning staff performance, patient care and family concerns.
• Establishes and implements action plans to ensure the attainment of the department’s goals and objectives.
• Effectively collaborates with the medical staff and all departments in planning for the total needs of residents.
• Ensures compliance with applicable State and Federal standards and regulations for long-term care and initiates action plans to correct deficiencies in advance of the annual inspections by the RI Dept of Health.
• Ensures that individual care plans are instituted and updated according to regulatory requirements through observation and report from charge nurse.
• Develops CNA work assignments and staffing schedules to ensure staffing levels are adequate to provide a high level of care.
• Maintains continuity of nursing care during shift transitions, receives and provides reports (both verbal and written) to nursing staff and management.
• Ensures that staff complete all assignments, promptly report changes in resident conditions, appropriately perform required documentation, and comply with all established policies and procedures of the facility and the Nursing Department.
• Develops preliminary and comprehensive assessments as well as written care plans.
• Collects, maintains and develops reports regarding medication errors and implements corrective action as necessary. Prepares monthly reports for various committees and DON.
• Strictly adheres to infection control and safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Manages and coordinates other related nursing management responsibilities as necessary.
• Manages and coordinates the planning, initiation and completion of special projects as required.
• Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental goals and facility needs.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to be on call every other weekend?

Experience:

• Skilled Nursing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23464 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23464: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person