Nurse - Unit Manager - Day Shift

Magnolia Health Systems; Alexandria (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonus

Weekend Bonus

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Career Advancement

Job summary

Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation in Alexandria, Indiana, seeks a Unit Manager to supervise resident care activities 24/7 and coordinate nursing services with administration, physicians and families.

Ideal candidates are Indiana-licensed RNs or LPNs with nursing administration experience. The role includes discharge planning, admissions screening, and ensuring timely communication of health changes to physicians and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Licensed in Indiana as RN or LPN.
• Experience or training in nursing services administration, rehabilitation or geriatric nursing desirable.
• 1+ years' demonstrated ability in nursing administration/supervision in a health facility preferred.
• Read/write English; communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies; stay calm under stress.
• Physical requirements: bending, lifting, walking, grasping, fine motor skills; sensory abilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, directing and managing the nursing services department under the Director of Nursing/Administrator.
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans.
• Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility.
• Ensure timely notification of significant health status changes to attending physicians and families.
• Assist with developing work assignments for nursing services personnel according to resident care needs.

Skills

Nursing administration

Supervision

Communication

English proficiency

Education

RN or LPN license (Indiana)

Job description

Job Description:

Unit Managers are a valuable member of our health care team who assist with the direct supervision of all resident care activities performed within the facility on a twenty-four-hour basis. He/she assists with coordinating nursing service activities with facility administration, community agencies, physicians and families. He/she assists with the responsibility for nursing service compliance in accordance with facility policy and procedure as well as Federal and State regulations governing the facility under the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

About us:

Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility in Alexandria, Indiana. Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is seeking compassionate Unit Managers to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care for our residents.

About the Role:

Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Unit Manager-

• To assist with developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• To assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, directing and managing the nursing services department under the direction of the Director of Nursing services.
• That can assist in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans.
• To participate in the interviewing and screening of residents for admission to the facility.
• To assist in assuring that each resident’s attending physician(s) and family or responsible party, are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident’s health status.
• To assist with developing work assignments for nursing services personnel in keeping with specific nursing care needs of the residents.

About you:

The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Is a graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Is currently licensed by the State of Indiana as a registered or licensed practical nurse.
• Has experience or training in nursing services administration, rehabilitation or geriatric nursing is highly desirable.
• Preferably, has one or more years of demonstrated ability in nursing administration and/or supervision in a health facility.
• Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress.
• Bending, lifting, walking, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to hear and respond to pages.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed
• Supplemental Insurance:
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident
  • Disability Coverage
  • Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life:
  • Builds cash value
  • Employee-owned policy
  • Family coverage, including grandchildren
• Paid Vacation
• Attendance Bonuses
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.