Unit Manager - Registered Nurse - $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:             

• Responsible for the planning, identifying and directing of all phases of resident health care for a 24-hour period for a designated residential unit.
• Responsible for total resident health care, unit management and unit environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:    

1. Oversees day-to-day unit administration and directs resident health care of one or more units.
2. Completes MDS and care plans.    MDS are entered into computer.   Utilize Equip reports and MX Manage reports in completing the MDS. 
3. Communicates assessment and care plan information to staff. Utilizes CareTracker system to obtain resident information.
4. Attends Team Conference.
5. Assists with residents’ restorative care and self-help programs encouraging independence.
6. Makes rounds with physician on unit.
7. Assures that physician orders are current and appropriate and communicates same to unit nursing personnel.
8. Plans and delegates assignments to nursing staff.
9. Consults with Assistant Director of Nursing to obtain necessary human and material resources.                                        
10. Conducts unit meetings with staff.
11. Communicates information and changes in facility policy and procedures to nursing staff.
12. Assures in depth resident assessments on care plans are developed, reviewed and revised as necessary and according to requirement.
13. Provides feedback to staff regarding their performance.
14. Evaluates performance of all unit nursing personnel at least annually and completes performance appraisals timely.
15. Admits and orients new resident to unit.
16. Requests supplies and equipment as needed.
17. Oversees direct care activities to assure that practices are consistent with facility policies.
18. Monitors residents while in dining room for need of assistance and intakes, and confers with Diet Technician and Dietitian.
19. Gives treatment and performs other professional services as required.
20. Notifies Director of Nursing, Physician and family of changes in resident’s condition as needed.
21. Assists in meeting residents’ spiritual and psychological needs.
22. Check appointment schedule and make sure that resident is ready and that consult sheets are done correctly.
23. Documents and investigates accidents and incidents.
24. Disciplines nursing personnel, as needed, according to facility policy.
25. Assures staff adhere to infection control practices.
26. Participates on committees as necessary.
27. Performs and/or coordinates resident assessment.
28. Makes frequent rounds on unit to evaluate resident status and staff performance.  Checks skin problems daily and oversees treatment plan and documentation.
29. Abides by establishment policies and procedures checking for compliance by all staff on assigned unit.
30. Assists with orientation, instruction and supervision of other resident care personnel.
31. Responsible for scheduling staff off unit for mandatory in-services.
32. Keeps abreast of latest trends in geriatrics and attends in-services.
33. Monitors staffing patterns and maintains adequate staffing for the unit.
34. Must be available to periodically work more than eight (8) hours per day, or more than forty hours per week.
35. Other related duties that may become available or as directed by the supervisor, department head and/or administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Three years of nursing experience, with at least one year of experience in long term care nursing preferred.
• Evidence of experience in nursing management and gerontological nursing.
• CPR certification
• Sincere desire to work with the aged and chronically ill.
• Knowledge of medical, social and psychological needs of residents in long term care facility.
• Well groomed, courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant when dealing with residents.
• Level headed in emergency situations.
• Possess an acute sense of responsibility.