UNIT MANAGER LTCC - RN or LPN w/IV-CERT (FT)

JOB TITLE: Unit Manager – RN or LPN w/IV-C

DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care Center

REPORTS TO: LTCC Director of Nursing/ LTCC Administrator

JOB SUMMARY

Supervises/monitors overall patient care on a nursing unit (1^st Floor, SCU, and/or 2^nd Floor) to ensure quality resident care, monitor quality improvement processes and to ensure regulatory compliance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Either current Wyoming licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse w/IV-C or current Wyoming licensure as a Registered Nurse. Minimum two (2) years of RN leadership experience.

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience with geriatric patients helpful. Experience in psychiatric and/or rehabilitation nursing also useful.

SKILLS

• Has supervisory skills for immediate supervision of nursing assistants.
• Has well-developed motor coordination and manual dexterity in order to perform psychomotor nursing skills.
• Interest in and understanding of the special needs of the older adult.
• Has well-developed written and verbal communication skills in order to interpret written instructions, communicate and document effectively.
• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality of all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles.
• Able to apply nursing process in problem solving.
• Able to prioritize appropriately and make sound nursing judgments.
• Must be well motivated, organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
• Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new computer software applications.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

BLS (AHA)

If LPN w/IV certification - please refer to the most current statement by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing- Advisory Opinion “Intravenous Therapy by Licensed Practical Nurses”.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• General duties and responsibilities as defined in the charge nurse job description. Cover charge nurse responsibilities when required.
• Supervise patient care on the nursing units including daily rounds on the residents. Check boards and follow up as needed; check infection control log and skin books.
• Identify actual and potential clinical problems and supervise staff in planning and implementing resident care.
• Report to the Director of Nursing (or Administrator in the absence of Director of Nursing) on a daily basis regarding clinical situations, resident status and personnel issues.
• Work closely with nursing assistants, observing hands-on care and interpersonal communication with residents and families.
• Observe nursing care on an informal basis and use clinical situations as an opportunity for teaching new skills.
• Review residents' medical records to assure accuracy and completeness of the documentation.
• Supervise narcotic and drug control.
• Supervise nursing activities and promote improvement in resident care.
• Evaluate, assist with plans, and organize nursing care according to established policies.
• Supervise the scheduling of assignments to be consistent with each staff member's education, training and experience.
• Assist with coverage of absences to ensure adequate staffing on all shifts. Complete call-in slip if not already done by nursing. Update schedule.
• Give guidance to personnel as needed, discuss progress and needs for improvement with staff, and assist with performance evaluations.
• Act as resource person and assist the nursing staff with clinical procedures as necessary.
• Continuously monitor quality improvement and report findings to Quality Assessment Committee.
• Represent facility on committees as delegated by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
• Assist with orientation and staff development.
• Assist with and/or approve time schedules for shift personnel.
• Is responsible for either the Restorative Nursing Program and/or Skin Program depending on assignment from the Director of Nursing. Each Unit Manager will be responsible for regulatory compliance for one of these areas.
• Meet monthly with Unit Restorative Aides, Unit Clerks and Bath Aides. Document what was discussed.
• Attend staff meetings and conferences as requested.
• Assure that established policies are being implemented.
• May assist with admissions and pre-admission evaluations.
• Act on behalf of the Director of Nursing in her absence.
• Understand and apply the Nursing Process and the Standards of Gerontological Nursing.
• May be required to perform other duties and responsibilities for which the individual is qualified.