RN Unit Manager

To assess each resident’s condition at admission, quarterly, annually, and when significant and permanent changes in resident’s condition occur.  To assist in the development of a comprehensive care plan to address the needs of each resident.

• Assist with evaluation of residents prior to admission for appropriate placement.
• Schedule admission conference with resident and family to address any resident/family concerns and to review facility policies.
• Review all required admission documentation prior to admission to assure compliance with regulations.
• Review admission orders to assure compliance regulations.
• Perform comprehensive assessment within 14 days of admission, and annually, reviews assessment quarterly, and when significant and permanent changes occur in resident’s condition.
• Monitor resident’s condition during first 14 days of admission and assure accurate and complete documentation is available in medical record.
• Develop an interim plan of care to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Monitor resident’s condition to assure documentation reflects resident’s condition.
• Schedule specific time for resident and family to attend Interdisciplinary Care Planning Conference.
• Schedule and coordinate Interdisciplinary Care Panning Conference.
• Identify resident’s problems, potential problems and areas of high risk prior to care planning conference.
• Recruit, select and train personnel to provide proper and continuous care for all residents.
• Assign duties to professional nurses and non-professional personnel. Supervise and evaluate work performance.
• Administer medications and treatments on assigned unit as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Assume responsibilities of on-call RN as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Develop care plan to meet the current needs of the resident and with input from resident and family and in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Care Planning Committee.
• Assist in the evacuation of residents from the facility in a disaster.
• Provide emergency nursing measures in the event of a medical crisis.
• Must be able to position, transfer, ambulate, and assist with lifting residents during routine daily care and/or emergencies.
• Assign and directs duties of Nursing Assistant staff designated to provide care in specific area.
• Administer appropriate oral and written disciplinary actions to Nursing Assistant staff in assigned areas for violation of facility policies and procedures. Makes recommendations concerning suspensions and discharges.
• Review and evaluate, in writing Nursing Assistant staff in assigned areas.
• Support this facility’s commitment in the quality of services to residents, family members, and the public.
• Be able to hear, speak, and see.
• Be able to be on feet for several hours while bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting to assist residents.
• Be able to operate a Hoyer Lift, whirlpool, wheelchairs, and gait belt.
• Assist in the development and implementation of nursing Service’s annual departmental and capital budgets.
• Hold confidential all company, facility, resident, or employee information.
• Report all incidents/accidents immediately to supervisor.
• Attendance at all required in-service training programs and staff meetings.
• Adhere to facility established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Must be a Registered Nurse and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state in which the facility is located.  In performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations, the individual cannot pose a direct threat to property, themselves, or others.  Regular attendance must be maintained by the individual holding this position.