Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager

Mountainside-Nursing-Home; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainside Nursing Home in Mountainside, New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to lead a team of LPNs and CNAs and provide exceptional nursing care to residents. This full-time role offers a collaborative and supportive work environment.

As Unit Manager you will direct day-to-day nursing functions, ensure compliance with regulations and policies, document care, manage medication administration, and coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to maintain the

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NJ RN license.
• 2 years of experience preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned residents.
• Direct the day-to-day functions of LPNs and CNAs, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
• Assess and respond to resident conditions using the nursing process.
• Maintain communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care.
• Document care and services rendered according to policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate medication and treatment administration.
• Coordinate changes in care plans with physicians and team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing process

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager

Job Location: Mountainside, New Jersey

Company Name: Mountainside Nursing Home

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to join our team at Mountainside Nursing Home. As a Unit Manager, you will be responsible for providing exceptional nursing care to our residents while leading a team of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs. This is a full-time opportunity that offers a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned residents in accordance with the nursing process
• Direct the day-to-day functions of LPNs and CNAs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and facility policies and procedures
• Assess and respond to resident conditions utilizing the nursing process
• Maintain effective communication with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care is maintained for each resident
• Complete and ensure LPN and C.N.A. documentation of care and services rendered according to facility policies and procedures
• Complete reports such as the 24-hour change in condition report, Incident and Accident reports, etc. according to the facility policy and procedure
• Ensure timely and accurate medication and treatment administration
• Communicate with physicians and document changes in resident condition utilizing both objective and subjective nursing assessment
• Document and implement changes in nursing and medical plans of care
• Ensure that all members of the interdisciplinary team are aware of and understand changes in resident nursing and/or medical plan of care

Requirements:

• Must be a registered nurse with a valid NJ RN license
• 2 years of experience preferred, but not required
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care

Benefits:

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