What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Unit Manager position at HATTIESBURG HEALTH AND REHAB?
8:00AM-4:30PM- MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
FULL-TIME
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse - Unit Manager to lead and coordinate nursing care within a dynamic healthcare facility. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulations. As a Unit Manager, you will oversee daily operations, supervise nursing staff, and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care across various departments. Your role is vital in maintaining compliance with healthcare standards while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
Duties
- Provide clinical oversight and leadership for nursing staff, ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and regulatory standards such as HIPAA and state healthcare regulations.
- Supervise daily patient care activities, including patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and medical documentation.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary collaboration to develop individualized care plans, discharge planning, and case management strategies.
- Oversee EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with medical records policies.
- Manage staffing schedules, supervise team members, and facilitate ongoing training in areas such as IV infusion, catheterization, infection control, and sterile processing.
- Ensure compliance with long-term care regulations, including dementia care, Alzheimer's care, memory care, and behavioral health standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives such as utilization review, DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) coding, and hospital medicine protocols to optimize patient outcomes.
Skills
- Extensive clinical experience in critical care settings such as ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Level I & II Trauma Centers, or emergency medicine environments.
- Proficiency with Epic EMR systems and familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding for accurate medical documentation.
- Strong leadership capabilities with proven experience managing nursing teams in long-term care or hospital settings.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, diagnostic evaluation techniques, and pharmacology related to acute and chronic conditions.
- Skilled in patient assessment techniques including vital signs measurement, physical examinations, specimen collection/processing, and pain management strategies.
- Competence in managing complex cases involving ventilator use, gastric lavage procedures, tube feeding management, and airway management.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations governing long-term care facilities; experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills for managerial communication with staff and interdisciplinary teams; ability to train staff on HIPAA compliance and medical documentation standards.
Join our team as a Registered Nurse - Unit Manager to lead compassionate patient care delivery while fostering a safe and compliant environment that promotes health excellence across all levels of service!
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35