RN or LPN Unit Manager

The Laurels of Chatham; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laurels of Chatham is seeking an experienced Unit Manager (RN or LPN) to lead and teach nursing staff in a skilled nursing facility. The role involves planning, coordinating, and managing nursing care and health education for residents, with responsibility for supervising LPNs and CNAs and ensuring procedures are followed.

The position requires an active state nursing license and CPR certification; management or supervisory experience in long-term care is preferred to promote high-quality

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice as a nurse (RN or LPN).
• Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants and others.
• Reviews and implements all nursing procedures and systems.
• Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality resident care and performance of staff.
• Uses a systematic approach in the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care.
• Contributes to the Resident’s assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the development of a plane of care.
• Develops a plan of care based on assessment, implementing nursing care.
• Evaluates the Resident’s responses to nursing interventions.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Staff education

Care planning

MDS/CAA participation

Medication administration knowledge

Education

RN or LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Are you an experienced RN or LPN with a passion for leading and teaching other skilled nursing staff? The Unit Manager provides, plans, coordinates or manages nursing care and health education for nursing home residents.

• Some responsibilities of the Unit Manager include:
• Supervises nursing care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing assistants and others
• Reviews and implements all nursing procedures and systems.
• Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality Resident care and performance of staff
• Uses a systematic approach in the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care.
• Contributes to the Resident’s assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the development of a plane of care.
• Develops a plan of care based on assessment, implementing nursing care.
• Evaluates the Resident’s responses to nursing interventions.
• Knows the rational for the effect of medications and treatments and correctly administer same

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current state license to practice as a nurse., RN or LPN
• Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.
• Management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing desired.