What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Unit Manager position at Heritage at Lowman?
$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
The Heritage at Lowman Retirement Community is a faith-based non-profit organization looking for compassionate, caring professionals who dedicate themselves to providing quality care and promoting the highest in customer service. Located in the Midlands of South Carolina near the shores of beautiful Lake Murray, the Heritage at Lowman is a growing, robust community of active senior adults.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse-Unit Manager for our Short-Term Stay Rehabilitation Unit. The Registered Nurse-Unit Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing Services (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Responsible for completing, coordinating, and/or directing the initial admission assessments, medication regimen, and initial care plans for each new admission.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Licensed to practice as an RN in the State of South Carolina
- Must maintain current SC RN license and CPR certification
- Must have 2-4 years practical experience as an RN and preferably in a Nursing/Resident Home environment
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and authority when circumstances warrant such action
- Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to residential care
- Must possess leadership, supervisory and authority ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
- Able to relate information concerning a resident's condition
- For more details concerning our community, the position and to apply for the position, please go to www.theheritageatlowman.org and click on the Careers tab.
Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person