RN Unit Manager

Betsy Ross Operations LLC; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

Health insurance eligibility

Great team

Job summary

Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking a Registered Nurse Unit Manager to supervise staff, coordinate resident care, and ensure compliance with DOH regulations. The role requires leadership in a long-term care setting and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold NYS RN or LPN licensure, a nursing degree, and at least three years in a supervisory capacity within healthcare. The facility emphasizes rehabilitation, compassionate care, and a supportive work

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or three years’ long term care experience.
• Current NYS licensure as RN or LPN.
• Minimum three years in a supervisory capacity in a medical facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional supervision, guidance and direction to staff on the unit.
• Coordinate resident care in accordance with State DOH regulations.
• Support residents and families with clinical issues and challenges.
• Ensure staff adheres to safety and infection control guidelines.
• Organize daily operations of resident care on the unit (ADL, meds, activities).
• Communicate with the Interdisciplinary Team to meet resident needs.
• Perform daily rounds and resident assessments as required by the facility.
• Develop and communicate care plans; document on Resident Information Sheets.
• Oversee CNA assignments and ensure documentation is completed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Three years’ experience in long term care

Current NYS licensure as RN or LPN

Three years supervisory capacity experience

Job description

Registered Nurse Unit Manager, RN

** SIGN ON BONUSUP TO $5K ** EXCELLENT BENEFITS ** ELIGIBLE FOR AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE ** GREAT TEAM

Monday - Friday; Flexible Hours (Primarily Day Shift) Alternate hours or occasional weekend availability

The role of the Registered Nurse Unit Manager, RN is to perform professional supervision, guidance and direction to staff in both clinical and personnel issues on the Unit. The Nurse Unit Manager is a qualified Registered (RN) or Licensed Professional (LPN) Nurse responsible for the development and maintenance of nursing practice and standards consistent with the overall philosophy of the facility. The Nurse Unit Manager represents the Nursing Department to other departments and coordinates the services provided by other departments.

• Registered Nurse Unit Manager, RN perform professional supervision, guidance and direction to staff in both clinical and personnel issues on the Long-Term Unit.
• Registered Nurse Unit Manager, RN coordinates resident care in accordance with State DOH regulations.
• Provide support to resident/families in dealing with clinical issues and challenges.
• Ensure staff adheres to safety and infection control guidelines.
• Assist in establishing daily operations of resident care on unit. This includes but not limited to showers/baths, toileting, meal, medication administration and activities.
• Communicate to other members of the Interdisciplinary Team pertinent information to assure resident/family needs are met.
• Perform daily rounds of all residents on the unit.
• Perform assessments on residents as required by the facility - Admission, Elopement, Pain, etc.)
• Develop plan of care for each resident. Document and communicate plan of care on Resident Information Sheets.
• Ensure Assessment: Document clinical observation and assessment on all assigned residents per regulations. Report findings of ongoing observations/assessments to the designated Nursing Supervisor. Document effectiveness of plan of care.
• Prepare resident assignments for Certified Nursing Assistants, considering the category of needs of the patient and competency of personnel.
• Communicate ongoing resident, family and facility plan/concerns/information to staff.
• Registered Nurse Unit Manager, RN will organize, oversee and supervise assigned unit activities and staff assignments. Provide a Nursing Assistant assignment for each CNA on his/her team. Communicate to CNA pertinent resident care needs. Monitor and evaluate the flow of activity and delivery of patient care provided by the CNA’s (turning and positioning, mealtimes, bathing, etc.) Ensure CNA documentation records (ADL’s BM, Meal intake, etc.) are completed.
• Registered Nurse Unit Manager, RN will communicate to the Interdisciplinary Team members any pertinent resident findings.
• Registered Nurse Unit Manager, RN will assist other staff members in completion of their duties. Orient new Nursing personnel as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center is a 120-bed facility offering excellence in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a lovely homelike environment that recently underwent a LARGE-SCALE RENOVATION, IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION! With a focus on rehabilitation and recovery, our skilled team of therapists and healthcare professionals assist residents in achieving optimal health and well-being. Our mission is to provide high quality care to all with respect and compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or three (3) years’ experience in long term care
• Current licensure in NYS as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse,
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity either in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related medical facility, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practice.
• Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical, social, and psychological needs of residents.
• Must utilize good judgment in emergency situations.
• Must possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
• Must be able to communicate well verbally with residents, families and staff.
• Must be able to handle emergencies with calm and intelligent response.
• Must have computer literacy.
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

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