What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Unit Manager position at Saluda Nursing Center?
Located just outside of Saluda, South Carolina, Saluda Nursing and Rehab Center is a non-profit 176-bed nursing care facility, serving the Midlands and Lakelands since 1968. We offer 24/7 skilled nursing care, short term rehab, and occupational therapy.
Job Overview:
Directly manage two 44-bed skilled nursing units, provide direct nursing care to the residents, and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants, nurses, and charge nurses. Such guidance must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and required by the Director of Nursing to always maintain the highest degree of quality care.
Duties:
- Supervise licensed and non-licensed nursing staff. Ensure quality of care by making rounds to determine effectiveness of care, resident satisfaction, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and clinical expertise to effectively supervise all nursing activities in the facility on your assigned unit.
- Provide explanation of nursing policies and procedures and assistance to staff to ensure ongoing understanding and training.
- With Director of Nursing (DON) and Assisted Director of Nursing (ADON), participate in evaluation, coaching, discipline, and motivation of staff. Conducts staff meetings and training as needed.
- Communicate on regular basis with Director of Nursing and/or administration regarding observations and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, etc.
- Provide explanation of nursing care to residents and families according to procedures. Provide instructions relating to medical care as appropriate.
- Administer direct and/or emergency care when necessary. Respond to emergency needs of residents. Contact emergency medical services for assistance when required.
- Plan and assign employees to the work schedule while assisting in obtaining replacements for staff as needed, including working on the floor to fulfill coverage.
- Assist in the interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees, such as CNAs and Nurses.
- Assist in orientation of new nursing personnel and reinforce training standards to maintain high quality of care.
- Assure the functional and sanitary maintenance of the nursing units and equipment. Report routine and emergency maintenance needs according to established procedures.
- Assure the safety and security of patients through the proper use of equipment, safety devices, and by knowing and following fire, safety and disaster procedures.
- Communicate with other department supervisors, physicians, consultants, staff, residents, and families to coordinate care of residents.
- Designs, promotes, and organizes resident education and counseling based on health needs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid holidays
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- Per federal and state regulations for skilled nursing facilities, have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- What is your desired salary?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Saluda, SC 29138 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $73,230 - $90,670