What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Unit Manager position at Vestracare?
RN Unit Manager
SHIFT: Full-Time
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The RN Unit Manager oversees our subacute and long-term care units, assesses residents, and supports/directs staff as needed. Unit managers are responsible for managing the nursing unit. They primarily supervise the daily care of patients and ensure quality patient care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintaining and restoring the health of resident patients
- Acting as the main point of contact between residents and their families
- Addressing and preventing concerns from family members
- Assists in developing, implementing, and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed
- Supervises, counsels, and provides discipline, when necessary, to nursing staff to ensure the highest quality care possible
- Ensures their unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as company policies and procedures
- Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care
- Completes admission and discharge assessments
- Oversees and audits changes made to care plans
- Delivers hands-on care and medicine distribution as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- New York State Licensed Professional Licensure
- Experience in long-term care facility preferred
- Able to interpret patient information and make critical decisions about necessary actions
- Ability to supervise and work well with and show respect toward other health care personnel (i.e., CNAs, LPNs, physicians, etc.), residents, and their family members
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
- Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
BENEFITS:
- Weekly Paychecks
- Instant Pay Options
- Referral Bonuses
- Flexible Schedules
- Peer Mentorship
- Generous Paid Time Off
