Nursing Unit Manager

Athena Health Care Systems; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager to oversee resident care at Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. The role involves managing nursing personnel and ensuring high-quality care in accordance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have an RN or LPN license, supervisory experience, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Holiday pay for hourly and salaried staff

Overtime pay for hourly staff

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 an active RN or LPN license in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor's in Nursing preferred; CPR certification required.
• At least three years of experience, including one year in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage resident care activities and nursing personnel.
• Develop and implement residents' care plans.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and facility requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Assessment skills

Knowledge of drug actions

Interpersonal skills

Education

Active RN or LPN license in Massachusetts

Bachelor's in Nursing

CPR certification

Job description

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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 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 foster a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to help you grow within the company.

As the Unit Manager, you will be 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:

• Must possess an active and unencumbered RN or LPN license in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor's in Nursing preferred; CPR certification required.
• At least three (3) years of experience, including one year in long-term or subacute care.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource to staff in clinical and managerial decision-making, delegate responsibilities appropriately.
• Assist in coordinating nursing services with other resident care services to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in inspections (surveys) by authorized government agencies.
• Participate in and validate residents' assessments and nursing staff’s clinical decisions.
• Develop, implement, and communicate residents' care plans.
• Ensure staff implements care plans correctly and recognizes changes in resident status.
• Conduct regular rounds to ensure staff performance and resident needs are met.
• Monitor documentation procedures, audit daily to ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility requirements, and follow up on issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Recognize staffing needs within established patterns and facilitate appropriate staffing.
• Hold regular meetings with staff to address issues and improve services.
• Provide direct care or function in a staff nurse role as needed.
• Follow universal precautions and infection control policies.
• Review and address complaints and grievances, reporting actions taken to the Director of Nursing.

Specific Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Accurate assessment skills.
• Knowledge of drug actions and interactions.
• Ability to interact tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and agencies.
• Leadership and supervisory skills, ability to work harmoniously with staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret care programs and policies.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Headquartered in Connecticut, Athena has been a pioneer in healthcare since 1984, operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. We are committed to improving residents' lives and providing a supportive work environment for our employees.

Join our team dedicated to delivering exceptional care.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried staff
• Overtime pay for hourly staff
• Career advancement opportunities
• Exclusive employer discount program

Additional Benefits for Eligible Staff:

• 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. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our vaccination policy requires all new staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is approved, in accordance with legal requirements.