What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Unit Manager position at NEXA STAFFING SOLUTIONS?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse - Unit Manager, where you will lead and coordinate patient care within a specialized unit. This vital role combines clinical expertise with leadership, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care while managing daily operations. As a key member of our healthcare facility, you will foster a collaborative environment, mentor nursing staff, and uphold compliance with healthcare regulations. Your dedication will directly impact patient outcomes and staff development, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily nursing operations within the unit, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal patient care delivery.
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff, fostering professional growth and maintaining high standards of practice.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to inform care plans.
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and manage catheter care following strict medical documentation and HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary team efforts for discharge planning, case management, and utilization review to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with state healthcare regulations, long-term care regulations, and nursing policy standards.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation of medical records and nursing notes.
- Manage emergency situations including airway management, ventilator support, and critical & intensive care procedures in accordance with Level I Trauma Center standards.
- Ensure infection control protocols are rigorously followed to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical excellence, and staff performance metrics.
Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license with current state licensure required.
- Proven leadership experience in nursing management or supervisory roles within acute or long-term care settings.
- Extensive clinical background including critical care experience such as ICU or Level I Trauma Center experience preferred.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth; familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, behavioral health patients, individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
- Excellent managerial communication skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams effectively.
- Ability to perform complex procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, suturing, and sterile techniques confidently.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare compliance standards essential for maintaining confidentiality and legal adherence.
- Physical ability to perform duties requiring standing for extended periods and assisting with patient mobility using lifts like Hoyer lifts when necessary.
Join us to lead a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values your expertise!
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $65