RN/LPN Unit Manager

Qualifications:

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required
• Demonstrated clinical competence with a minimum of 3 years nursing experience required
• Nursing leadership experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Leadership and motivational skills. Critical thinking, program development and project management skills. Skilled in group facilitation and/or team building is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating and adjusting all aspects of the unit
• Responsibility for demonstrating age appropriate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivered to patients and the 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the department
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with referring facilities
• Develop and report QAPI that are pertinent to the unit
• Managing multiple concurrent projects and maintaining a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Key characteristics for this position are the following:
  • Demonstrates the ability to develop strong and collaborative relationships with clinicians and leaders throughout the acute care facility
  • Ability to think strategically and consistently demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Capacity to facilitate team member engagement by creating a positive and collaborative work environment
  • Effectively manage change and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to quality and service improvement
  • Demonstrate a passion for his/her work and the ability to inspire and motivate others
  • Create a culture of accountability and willingly accepts ownership of goals