Registered Nurse Unit Manager Long Term Care SIGN ON BONUS

Pinnacle Health & Rehab; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Healthcare in Massachusetts is seeking a nurse to join the management team to oversee a neurobehavioral skilled nursing unit. The role emphasizes staffing, resident care quality, and program development for staff development and retention.

The position requires an accredited nursing education with an MA RN license and CPR certification, plus several years in nursing with supervisory experience in long-term care. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BS preferred.
• Valid MA RN license in good standing.
• CPR certification required (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Perform general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
• Plan and facilitate meetings to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Manage area of responsibility to achieve high quality of care.
• Develop, implement and evaluate programs for recruitment, retention and continuing education of nursing staff.
• Coordinate physician contacts to ensure timely interventions and appropriate care.
• Monitor clinical operations and residents' conditions for safe care.
• Obtain medications, supplies and records to provide safe care.
• Orient and guide new staff and monitor skills.

Skills

Staff leadership

Effective communication

Emergency response

Prioritization

Clinical staff training

Education

RN license (MA)

BSN preferred

CPR certification

Job description

Affinity Healthcare is currently seeking a nurse to join our management team.

Summary: Responsible for managing the operation of a nursing unit in neurobehavioral skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BS preferred.

Licenses/Certification:

Valid RN license in state of MA in good standing.

Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

5-7years experience in nursing, two years of which was supervisory in a long term care environment.

Essential Functions:

• Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate. Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units, and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Monitors the clinical operations of the unit and residents' conditions and ensures that appropriate and quality care is administered.
• Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills, and guides and observes staff who may need assistance with procedures.
• Participates in facility 'Performance Improvement Program Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards

Job Description

Knowledge/Skills

Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.

Ability to organize and prioritize.

Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.