Nursing Unit Manager — Clinical Leadership

Runnells Rehab Center; Stony Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnells Rehab Center in New Jersey seeks an experienced Unit Manager to oversee a designated unit, including assessment, medication distribution, treatment, clinical documentation, and supervision of nursing staff.

The role requires an RN licensed in NJ with CPR certification and the ability to supervise staff, ensure compliance, and manage daily operations across admissions, wounds, and high-cost meds.

Qualifications

• RN license in NJ is required
• CPR certification or current within 90 days of hire
• Additional certifications may be required for other areas of the organization

Responsibilities

• Audit immunizations weekly for guests
• Complete admission chart audits for admissions
• Manage high-cost meds reporting and refills
• Oversee narcotics refills and backups
• Review admission orders for accuracy
• Monitor staffing and clinical issues on unit
• Enter 24-hour report and discharge instructions (11-7 shift)
• In-service nursing staff as needed
• Complete daily nursing acuity reports
• Maintain weekly med room inventory and documentation
• Prepare psychotropic summaries monthly
• Submit wound reports and ensure follow-up documentation
• Perform weekly skin assessments and ensure follow-up
• Complete infection control reports
• Develop care plans for facility-acquired and nosocomial infections
• Prepare quarterly reports for meetings
• Complete fall incident reports and follow-up care plans
• Investigate falls with injury and ensure regulatory documentation
• Review hot files and nursing records
• Audit high-cost meds and therapeutic interchanges

Skills

Nursing supervision

Clinical documentation

Immunization auditing

Discharge planning

Staff coordination

Education

RN license (NJ)

CPR certification

Job description

Runnells Rehab Center in New Jersey seeks an experienced Unit Manager to oversee a designated unit, including assessment, medication distribution, treatment, clinical documentation, and supervision of nursing staff.

The role requires an RN licensed in NJ with CPR certification and the ability to supervise staff, ensure compliance, and manage daily operations across admissions, wounds, and high-cost meds.