RN Unit Manager
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Trinity Elms is hiring a Fulltime Unit manager!
- Position requires a set schedule and oncall responsibilities
- Applicant must be an RN graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Position requires a minimum of 2 years of geriatric care and supervision preferred
- Salary Up to $43.00 per hour
- $10000 INCENTIVE (paid out in increments over the first two years of employment)
- Benefits starting after 30 days of employment
- Trinity Elms teammates now have Daily Pay; an app that will allow teammates to obtain earned money prior to pay day!
Position Purpose/Summary: The primary purpose of the Nurse Manager is to supervise the daytoday nursing activities of his or her assigned neighborhood or unit. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal state and local standards guidelines and regulations that govern LSC facilities to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The Nurse Manager works with the Director of Nursing to establish a framework through which personcentered resident care can be provided in keeping with the philosophies and objectives of LSC. The Nurse Manager functions as a leader and role model for other nursing personnel and may have the responsibility to relieve the Director of Nursing in his or her absence.
Essential Functions: The nurse manager in accordance with Federal and State standards and regulations LSC and facility policies objectives and philosophies effectively:
1. Assists the Director of Nursing in directing the daytoday functions of nursing activities;
meets with nursing staff and assists with planning departments services programs and
activities.
2. Participates in the facilitys Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program as directed; attends committee meetings gathers relevant data pertaining to his or her neighborhood or unit and prepares reports as requested.
3. Performs administrative duties such as completing forms reports evaluations investigations etc. as indicated or assigned by the Director of Nursing.
4. Provides leadership to nursing personnel including coaching and training nursing personnel to comply with policies and standards assisting with orientation and mentoring of new employees developing consistent work assignments and completing performance evaluations.
5. Conducts daily rounds nursing observations and assessments as indicated.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency care disaster and evacuation policies and procedures and safety program.
7. Notifies nursing personnel of new admissions and assists with admission process.
8. Reviews residents records periodically to ensure completion accuracy and adequate reflection of the residents care and condition; periodically observes administration of medications and treatments; makes rounds at least daily.
9. Investigates discrepancies in narcotic count and reports to Director of Nursing; ensures security of drug rooms and carts following established guidelines for storage of and biologicals.
with physician in providing residents care makes rounds with physician if necessary.
in resident care plan as indicated working with interdisciplinary team to ensure nursing services and activities meet the needs of the resident. Ensures nursing personnel follow residents care plan in accordance with residents wishes.
12. Meets with residents and/or family members as necessary; follows up on grievances following the LSC Guaranteed Fair Treatment process. Monitors nursing care to ensure all residents are treated with dignity kindness and respect.
13. May provide direct resident care as necessary including the administration of professional services (respiratory care IV care dressing changes tube feedings catheter care etc. as required.
LSC procedures regarding notification of Director of Nursing physician and responsible party are followed if there is a significant change in residents condition accident or incident. Ensures advance directives are carried out and palliative care provided as ordered and directed; notifies the family of death or ensures the family is notified; and ensures postmortem procedures are followed.
in the infection control program and works with the Infection Prevention individual to identify trends and potential disease outbreaks implement transmission precautions ensure vaccinations and TB testing are completed etc.
established safety guidelines are followed including proper lifting and transfer procedures fire and disaster plans maintenance of crash cart use of personal protective equipment and reporting of hazardous materials or exposures to blood borne pathogens.
resident choice allowing resident to direct their own care and make personal choices regarding daily schedules activities etc.
in educational programs and completes inservice as required.
LSCs mission vision values and customer service standards in daily interactions.
duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities if any: Supervisors nursing team including Charge Nurses Staff Nurses Nursing Assistants Restorative Nursing and Medication Aides as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications (Minimum Job Requirements): The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required for the job:
Education: Registered Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved RN program.
Experience: None required.
Specific skills/abilities:
1. Remains cordial and tactful at all times and encourages optimal communication with
residents families peers and others; maintains confidentiality.
2. CPR certified or ability to become CPR certified.
Specialized knowledge licenses etc.: Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
Preferences (Optional):
1. One to two years supervisory experience preferred.
2. Computer skills preferred; must have the ability or willingness to learn to complete resident documentation electronically.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Physical exertion involves pushing pulling and lifting up to 35 pounds; and occasionally lifting weights up to 50.
2. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported.
3. May require occasional bending squatting or reaching repeatedly.
4. Able to assist in the repositioning and transferring of individuals of varying weights following established safe lifting procedures.
5. Ambulatory throughout the facility.
This is a great opportunity to join a senior living community through Lutheran Services Carolinas and be a part of a great team serving the residents of our community.
Apply to this Ad and a hiring manager will contact you!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
