RN Unit Manager - Monday Thru Friday, Days

MAJOR PURPOSE

Responsible for the general overseeing of the nursing unit’s operations and management, including providing optimal care, communicating the facility’s policies and ensuring the general order. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility’s administration and nursing policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to read, write and comprehend English and to follow oral and written instructions.

2. Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill, with the ability to work with all residents’ special needs.

3. Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignments.

4. Registered Nurse licensed in The State of Connecticut. Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.

5. Knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including the administration of medications.

6. CPR certified.

7. On-call as necessary.*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Can move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required – bending, stooping, turning, stretching and reaching above the shoulders is involved.

2. Can cope with the mental, emotional and physical stress of the position.

3. Can see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

4. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies and outside agencies.

5. Must be in good health and display emotional stability.

6. Can relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

7. Can lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

8. Must have finger, hand, leg and arm dexterity (one leg/foot prosthesis acceptable).

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

1. Verifies that the resident’s physician and family are notified when there is a significant clinical development in the resident’s condition or if the resident requires immediate medical care.

2. Responsible for yearly written evaluations of all unit personnel and accurately documents their strengths, weaknesses and the steps taken to improve their performance. Such evaluations become part of the employee’s permanent records and shall be used as the basis for determining continued employment and promotional opportunities.

3. Assumes independent responsibilities for documenting disciplinary concerns for unit staff, including reprimands, oral and written warnings and recommending the suspension or discharge of an employee.

4. Directs proper handling of resident care emergencies, as well as monitoring glucometer and emergency sign off sheets.

5. Makes unit rounds and communicates with unit staff concerning new admissions and acutely/seriously ill residents. Monitors appointments/consults and checks daily census and acuity.

6. Ensures availability of supplies and ensures that all equipment is in proper working order.

7. Assumes responsibility for receipt of all narcotic deliveries. Reports any missing narcotics and/or discrepancies in narcotics to ADNS. Performs narcotic rounds bi-monthly.

8. Responsible for removal of any medications from the emergency drug box. Provides for replacement according to facility policy.

9. Ensures the proper completion of accident/incident documentation and notification to DNS. Performs safety rounds every day.

10. Attends Resident Care Conferences for unit residents.

11. Reports changes in condition and weight to Resident Care Coordinator and Dietician, as well as monitoring daily I&O.

12. Responsible 24 hours per day, 7 days a week for all residents and staff on assigned unit.

13. Coordinates and/or completes required paperwork for the care planning process including MDS, RAPS, RAP modules, interims, new admits/annuals, etc. (Sections may be delegated to licensed nursing members as appropriate. However, the unit manager will be ultimately responsible for timely completion and accuracy). Monitors once a month matrices and quarterly completion of MDS

14. Effectuates management systems on unit to carry forward the care plan into daily operations.

15. Responsible for assigning the duties and responsibilities for all shifts.

16. Participates in developing quality assurance and CQI approaches to care delivery and assists in ongoing quality assurance of resident care documentation.

17. Responsible for ensuring staff attendance at all mandatory in-services and for providing ongoing training as needed.

18. Must comply with infection control principles on the unit and for follow up of infection control issues on the unit as identified by the infection control nurse.

19. Makes decisions concerning unit staffing, which includes replacing call-outs and reassigning personnel when appropriate.

20. Performs pharmacy rounds every month, in addition to rounds with MDs. Ensures yearly follow up by psychiatrist.

21. Processes PT, OT and ST requests.

22. Follows all Restraint Reduction protocols.

23. Assures completion of W-10s.

24. Responsible for change of shift reports and supervisors reports.

25. Forwards discontinued narcotics to ADNS.

26. Assumes other duties as assigned by the DNS/ADNS.

EXPECTATIONS

1. Attends mandatory in-services held at the facility, as well as other outside in-services and educational seminars.

2. Understands responsibility concerning infection control, safety, accident, and fire prevention.

3. Assumes any duties assigned by the ADNS to provide optimal achievable quality resident care.

4. Discusses any problems, needs or concerns that arise with the staff.

5. Resolves work related complaints of charge nurses and CNAs during assigned shift.

6. Understands and upholds the Residents’ Bill for Rights and holds all resident information confidential.

7. Maintains a professional appearance and mannerisms according to established facility standards.

8. Attends weekly rehabilitation meetings.

9. Assists with planning and educational needs of specialty units.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location