Geriatric Unit Manager: Nursing Leadership

Progressive Quality Care Inc; Broadview Heights (OH); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Progressive Quality Care Inc. is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager for our long-term care facility in Broadview Heights, OH.

The role leads nursing staff to provide high-quality care to residents with routine needs, maintaining a private-room, private-bath environment. You will collaborate with department heads, monitor resident conditions, and guide clinical teams through rounds, education, and care plan updates.

Competenze

• Must be a licensed RN or LPN in the state of employment.
• Genuine interest in geriatric nursing and long-term care.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
• Physically fit and emotionally stable.
• Familiarity with facility policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Promote census growth and understand its impact on facility success.
• Make rounds and confer with nursing staff to monitor resident care.
• Report on changes in resident conditions to the Administrative Office.
• Collaborate with department heads and consultants (e.g., dietary, pharmacy, therapy).
• Supervise nursing personnel across all shifts.
• Assist with in-service education, staff meetings, and orientation.
• Review and update nursing care plans.
• Follow directives from the Director of Nursing (DON) and provide written reports during their absence.
• Conduct monthly surveys on resident care status and compile reports.
• Address nursing-related issues in the absence of the DON.
• Follow up on recommendations from the consulting pharmacist.
• Provide floor coverage during staffing shortages.
• Praise and discipline staff as needed; assist with performance evaluations and appraisals.
• Issue warning notices for performance deficiencies.
• Identify educational needs and coordinate in-service training.
• Oversee Utilization Review activities in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Review and update resident levels of care daily.
• Educate staff on documentation requirements for skilled care.
• Verify certifications for new admissions

Conoscenze

RN or LPN license

Geriatric nursing

Clinical judgment

Physical stamina

Policy familiarity

Communication skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Progressive Quality Care Inc. is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager for our long-term care facility in Broadview Heights, OH.

The role leads nursing staff to provide high-quality care to residents with routine needs, maintaining a private-room, private-bath environment. You will collaborate with department heads, monitor resident conditions, and guide clinical teams through rounds, education, and care plan updates.