Full-Time Unit Manager (RN or LPN)

The Unit Manager/RN/LPN reports to and receives general direction from the Director of Nursing and is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to assigned residents in compliance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and established policies and procedures which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8 Hour Shifts, On-Call Shifts Required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Record all entries on notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by the facility when recording information.
• Properly document all care, responses to care, vitals, changes in condition, etc. in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assess residents and analyze information to develop appropriate interventions to prevent decline. Record signs of change in condition.
• Notify appropriate staff per facility protocol to evaluate weight loss, decline in ambulation, development of skin breakdown, etc.
• Observe conditions which indicate possible need for restorative nursing programs and notify appropriate staff of the need for evaluation.
• Inform the physician of changes in assessment as appropriate.
• Administer medications and treatments to residents. Place orders for medication.
• Respond to emergencies; assess the condition of the resident; decide on type of medical attention; call appropriate ambulance service if needed.
• Admit, transfer, or discharge residents as necessary.
• Notify family when resident is transferred or admitted to the hospital.
• Maintain resident clinical files; keep charts updated; document appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered Registered or Practical Nurse License issued by the State.
• Must have five 1 year of management experience, preferably in Long Term Care.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday throughout the facility.
• Must be able to work outside of normal work hours including nights, holidays, and weekends as needed to meet facility and position demands.
• Must be free of diseases that may be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility.