Nursing Unit Manager

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic care team as a Unit Manager at a leading healthcare provider in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and coordinate resident care activities while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. You will be responsible for managing nursing personnel and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and residents. The organization prides itself on high-quality care and employee development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about healthcare. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a fulfilling role, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license in Massachusetts or an LPN.
• Bachelor's in Nursing preferred with CPR certification required.
• Three years of experience with one year in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage resident care activities and unit operations.
• Serve as a resource for staff in clinical and managerial decision-making.
• Monitor documentation procedures and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Leadership Ability

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

CPR Certification

RN or LPN License

Job description

We are hiring a 7a-3p Unit Manager to join our dynamic care team at Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich!

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 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.
• 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, validating nursing staff’s clinical decisions.
• Participate in development, implementation and communication of resident’s care plan.
• Assure that staff is implementing care plans, performing care activities appropriately, and recognizing changes in resident status.
• Make 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.
• Monitor documentation procedures of nursing staff. Audit assigned documentation on a daily basis to ensure that all federal, state and facility requirements are met. Follow-up on problem areas with employees and make oral/written reports to the Director of Nursing.
• Cooperate 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, recognize needs and work to facilitate appropriate assignment of staff.
• Meet with staff on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services.
• Function in the role of staff nurse or provide direct care to meet the needs of the residents as needed/required.
• Follow established universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Review complaints and grievances made by the resident or responsible party and submit 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 and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary for providing quality care.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.