Unit Manager (RN) Lamont

Position Summary:

In conjunction with the DON, plans, coordinates, and manages the clinical services for specified nursing unit. Responsible for the coordinator and of nursing care and services provided to Residents in the various units and is responsible for facilitating the interdisciplinary team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality resident care.

• Facilitates the resolution of issues and concerns associated with resident/patient care including family issues.

• Implements and evaluates all nursing procedures and systems relative to unit programming.

• Makes nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the delivery of care.

• Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of the resident/patient.

• Develops a plan of care and implements nursing care based on assessment.

• Provides health education to patients and their families.

• Participates in quality assurance activities.

• Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications.

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

• Will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing preferred.

• Valid RN state license.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities: 

• One to three years of supervisory experience preferred.

Other Special Requirements:

• Must be able to work overtime. Must be available on an “on-call” basis. May be summoned to the facility in an emergency and is expected to report to the facility in an emergency.

• Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. As well as, frequent exposure to chemicals and latex, and plastic materials used for personal protective equipment.

• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment. 

• Ability to travel as needed or assigned.

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