PARKWAY HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER is Hiring an Unit Manager (RN) - Full-Time 1st Shift Near Memphis, TN
General Purpose: Responsible for supervision of the delivery of care to residents on assigned Unit. Assess resident needs, develop care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care, and supervise CNAs and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care. Essential Job Functions: This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:
Attend therapy meetings
Complete assessments of residents at admission and discharge from unit
Supervise nursing personnel assigned to the Unit
Document services rendered to residents in Unit for billing purposes
Write admission notes or evaluate admission notes and chart additional essential information
Identify and prioritize primary nursing problems. Place charting profile of prompters in front of chart
Develop care plan addressing immediate nursing problems
Attend weekly meetings, working with therapy and nursing department to optimize reimbursement and make decisions regarding decertification and discharge
Make daily rounds on the unit to monitor resident care and status or residents
Implement care plans for residents on the unit in compliance with physician's orders
Implement established nursing policies and procedures on the unit, educating nursing support staff according to facility guidelines
Notify resident or legal representative of pending discharge 24 hours in advance
On date of discharge, chart complete discharge summary, to include discharge planning and referrals
Keep complete and accurate record of sign in/out sheets for staffing hours
Assign duties to LPNs and nursing assistants working on the unit, as directed
Work closely with the Director of Nursing in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents
Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with Unit and the facility
Handle and report disciplinary action that requires immediate attention during your tour of duty in the absence of the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and Administrator
Review charting on a weekly basis for accuracy and completeness. Verify that nurses' charting correlates with what therapy is charting. Document in resident's chart pertinent information about significant change in resident's condition
Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures
Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff
Supervise and perform treatments or venipunctures, as needed
Track infection control, exposure control, and resident care trends to provide proactive improvement. Identify areas of concern and offer recommendations and suggestions to the Director of Nursing
Fill in as Charge Nurse when necessary
Audit nursing charges as instructed by Director of Nursing
Inform Central Supply of any supplies that are needed for the Unit
Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements
Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information
Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information
Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse
Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility
Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator
Minimum Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with current state license
Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills
Good leadership qualities
Organized and detailed in work performance
Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience
Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures
Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below