Nursing Unit Manager

Athena Health Care Systems; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager for their South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland. The role involves managing resident care activities and nursing staff, ensuring high-quality care in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have an RN license, supervisory experience, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Career advancement opportunities

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with match

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license required.
• Three years of experience with one year in long-term care.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 24-hour resident care activities and nursing personnel.
• Serve as a resource for staff in clinical and managerial decisions.
• Develop and implement resident care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Assessment Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

CPR Certification

Job description

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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 committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, and we aim 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, delegate responsibilities to staff.
• Assist 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.
• Participate in inspections (surveys) made by authorized government agencies.
• Participate in and assure appropriate assessment of residents, validate nursing staff’s clinical decisions.
• Develop, implement, and communicate resident’s care plans.
• Ensure staff are implementing care plans, performing care activities appropriately, and recognizing changes in resident status.
• Make frequent rounds on nursing units to ensure personnel are performing their work according to standards and resident needs are met.
• Monitor documentation procedures, audit documentation daily to meet federal, state, and facility requirements, and follow up on issues.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Recognize staffing needs and facilitate appropriate staff assignments.
• Meet with staff regularly to address issues and improve services.
• Provide direct care or function as a staff nurse as needed.
• Follow universal precautions and infection control policies.
• Review and address complaints and grievances, reporting actions taken.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Possess comprehensive assessment skills.
• Be familiar with drug actions and interactions.
• Have tactful communication skills with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and agencies.
• Possess leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and implement care programs and policies.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Headquartered in Connecticut, Athena has been delivering exceptional healthcare since 1984, operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. We focus on improving residents' lives and creating supportive work environments.

Join our team committed to delivering exceptional care.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay, holiday pay, and overtime pay.
• Career advancement opportunities and exclusive discounts.
• Updated benefits options, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, vacation, and health benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity. Our vaccination policy requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempted.