unit manager - RN

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

1. A nursing degree from an accredited college or university
2. Current unencumbered nursing license in the state where practicing
3. Minimum two (2) years of experience providing direct care in long-term care restorative or geriatric setting as an LPN or RN.
4. Minimum (1) year of experience in nursing management.
5. Current CPR Certification.

Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Plans develops organizes implements and directs nursing services for residents on the unit assigned.

Ensures compliance with current applicable federal state and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.

Reviews complaints and grievances made or filed by staff. Makes appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing as required or as necessary.

Ensures an adequate stock of medications medical supplies equipment etc. is maintained on the unit at all times to adequately meet the needs of the resident and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.

Assists in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident.

Makes nursing/aide assignments as indicated.

Encourages staff to attend and participate in outside training programs and schedules times as appropriate.

Review nurses notes to ensure they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided that they reflect the residents response to the care and that such care is provided in accordance with the residents wishes.

Additional Assigned Tasks

1. Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents rights.
2. Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
3. Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
4. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information including verbal written and electronic communications.
5. Reports noncompliance with policies procedures regulations or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
6. Reports any allegations of abuse neglect misappropriation of property exploitation or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
7. Reports any occupational exposures to blood body fluids infectious materials and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
8. Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facilitys emergency plan.
9. Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
10. Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
11. As a condition of employment completes all assigned training and skills competency.
12. Completes assigned portions of MDS. Attends care-plan meetings of assigned residents.
13. Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee
14. Accepts licensed nurse assignments as staffing needs require. Performs licensed nurse duties as assigned in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
15. Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

1. Ability to read write speak and understand the English language.
2. Must be a supportive team member contribute to and be an example of team work.
3. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
4. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel residents family members visitors government agencies/personnel and the general public.
5. Must have patience tact and willingness to deal with difficult residents family and staff.
6. Must be able to relay information concerning a residents condition.
7. Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
8. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
9. Meets general health requirements according to facility policy including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
10. Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
11. Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
12. Ability to bend stoop kneel crouch perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
13. May be subject to falls burns from equipment and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust tobacco smoke disinfectants and other air contaminants.
14. Subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS Coronavirus Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis.
15. May be subject to hostile or emotional residents family members visitors or personnel.
16. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and be willing to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
17. Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends/holidays when necessary.
18. Ability to work independently and to organize plan and manage time effectively to complete assignments.
19. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
20. Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
21. Basic computer skills including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
22. Positive interpersonal relationship skills including with persons of all ages and cultures.
23. Communicates with medical staff nursing personnel and other department heads.
24. Subject to call back for emergency situations.
25. Subject to work beyond scheduled working hours and on weekends and holidays as needed.
26. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards policies and procedures of the facility including the facilitys compliance and ethics program is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations including failure to report violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Other tasks not listed here may be assigned if the tasks are similar or related to the essential duties of the position. Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on the long-term care industry by various governmental agencies. This job description will be reviewed and/or revised annually and as needed.

Individual performance will be evaluated using the following scale:

1. Unsatisfactory: Achieves results that are far less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated.
2. Needs Improvement: Achieves results that are less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated. Exhibits the potential to become a competent performer. May be new to job or need skill development.
3. Meets Standards: Achieves results that meet the standards identified for the performance factors rated. This rating is the expected level of performance.
4. Exceeds Standards: Achieves results that usually exceed the standards identified for the performance factors rated.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and insert state civil rights law it is the policy of Rocky Mountain Care to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact HR Department at or by email .

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read the above job description and understand the requirements and expectations of the position of Nursing Unit Manager at Name of Facility.

Employees Signature Date

Supervisors Signature Date

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

1. A nursing degree from an accredited college or university
2. Current unencumbered nursing license in the state where practicing
3. Minimum two (2) years of experience providing direct care in long-term care restorative or geriatric setting as an LPN or RN.
4. Minimum (1) year of experience in nursing management.
5. Current CPR Certification.

Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.