Nursing Unit Manager

Commonsofnewtown; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Unit Manager, where you'll lead a dedicated care team in providing exceptional support to residents. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the coordination of care activities, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a nurturing environment for both staff and residents. Your leadership will guide the team in delivering high-quality care, and your expertise will be crucial in developing and implementing effective care plans. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing your career in a supportive workplace that values your contributions and growth.

Qualifications

• Must have RN or LPN license for Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
• 3 years of experience with 1 year in long-term care required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage resident care activities and unit operations.
• Ensure continuity of care and proper implementation of care plans.
• Monitor staff performance and documentation procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Assessment Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Communication

Infection Control

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

CPR Certification

Job description

We are hiring a Unit Manager to join our dynamic care team at South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As the Unit Manager, you are responsible for the 24-hour coordination and management of resident care activities, unit operations, and nursing personnel on a designated nursing unit or shift in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Education & Experience:

• In Connecticut, you must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the state. For Massachusetts and Rhode Island, you must possess an RN or LPN.
• Bachelor's in Nursing preferred & CPR certification required.
• Three (3) years of experience with one year of long-term or subacute care experience required.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource to staff in clinical and managerial decision making, delegates responsibilities to staff.
• Assists in developing methods of coordination of nursing services with other resident care services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
• Participates in inspections (surveys) made by authorized government agencies.
• Participates in and assures appropriate assessment of residents, validates nursing staff’s clinical decisions.
• Participates in development, implementation and communication of resident’s care plan.
• Assures that staff is implementing care plans, performing care activities appropriately, and recognizing changes in resident status.
• Makes frequent rounds on nursing unit(s) to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with established nursing standards, and that all resident’s needs are being met.
• Monitors documentation procedures of nursing staff. Audits assigned documentation on a daily basis to ensure that all federal, state and facility requirements are met. Follows-up on problem areas with employees and makes oral/written reports to the Director of Nursing.
• Cooperates with interdepartmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that services are properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Within the framework of established staffing patterns, recognizes needs and works to facilitate appropriate assignment of staff.
• Meets with staff on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services.
• Functions in the role of staff nurse or provides direct care to meet the needs of the residents as needed/required.
• Follows established universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Reviews complaints and grievances made by the resident or responsible party and submits an oral/written report to the Director of Nursing, detailing what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills.
• Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership