Unit Manager

RN/LPN UNIT MANAGER 8:00-5:00PM

FULLTIME EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A $4,500.00 SIGN ON BONUS

under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Unit Manager has

authority, responsibility and accountability for the overall management of residents on a

designated unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for directing, coordinating, and

supervising the activities of nursing staff engaged in specific nursing practices and is

responsible for transmitting each unit's staff concerns to the appropriate department

supervisor. Demonstrates ability to perform all physical and mental job functions of a

Certified Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse.

Essential Duties

1. Perform various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or

attain the highest practical level of functioning as illustrated by the following:

a. Plans effective administration of nursing care in cooperation with other

health related disciplines on each unit.

b. Responsible for observation and reporting of resident needs, development

and implementation of comprehensive Care Plan. Consults with residents'

physician in planning resident care. Periodically reviews and updates

comprehensive Care Plan. Evaluates incidents and determines emergency measures to be used.

Monitors and directs emergency treatment to residents and staff involved

in accidents. If necessary, notifies the attending physicians and

appropriate persons. Completes the incident report with causes

investigated and corrective actions taken and/or suitable recommendations

made to avoid recurrence, for review by Facility Quality Assurance

Committee. Updates the Care Plan with new interventions. Supervises planning of daily assignments for personnel on the unit.

Conforms to established policies and procedures and maintains staff

awareness of these in their daily work.

Schedules and leads staff conferences to promote initiative and solve

resident care oriented problems.

Works with interdisciplinary team members in developing a discharge

plan for individual residents and assists in achieving discharge planning.

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