RN Unit Manager

Limitlessli; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plans

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life & disability

Job summary

Hagerstown Nursing and Rehab is seeking an RN Unit Manager to lead nursing staff at our Maryland facility in Hagerstown. This full-time role requires a valid RN license and a nursing degree, plus several years in long-term care.

You will oversee staffing, training, care plans, and adherence to policies, while collaborating with the DON and other departments to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance. Join a team that values leadership and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license in the state where the center is located.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in long term care.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Previous supervisory/management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate nursing staffing levels to deliver quality resident care.
• Coordinate with staff scheduler to monitor attendance and handle disciplinary actions as needed.
• Identify staffing needs and communicate with Director of Nursing.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees and participate in ongoing training.
• Develop and communicate shift assignments for nursing staff and monitor performance to meet standards.
• Communicate with ancillary departments on resident conditions, needs, and concerns.
• Ensure adherence to established departmental policies and procedures.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in center projects, program development, and committees as needed.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

CPR Certification

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

RN Unit Manager

Locations: Mount Airy, MD & Hagerstown, MD (Hiring for Both Locations!)

Type: Full Time

Education: Certificate

RN Unit Manager

Hagerstown Nursing and Rehab is currently recruiting for an RN Unit Manager to join our team. We are actively hiring for both our Mount Airy, MD and Hagerstown, MD facilities.

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:

The position of RN Unit Manager coordinates the delivery of nursing care for residents and provides leadership to the nursing staff to assure that care standards are met and the highest degree of quality resident care is provided at all times. The position must function as a team member, team leader, and supervisor to ensure that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting team members and leading the way in celebrating team successes. While focusing on delivering quality care, the position must also manage the resources within their control and assist others in managing resources. The position is accountable for all operational aspects of the unit(s) on a 24-hour basis.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make sure that sufficient nursing staffing levels are met to ensure delivery of quality resident care.
• Work with staff scheduler to monitor staff attendance and initiate disciplinary actions as needed.
• Identify needs for staffing changes and communicate with Director of Nursing.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees and participate in their ongoing training.
• Develop and communicate shift assignments for nursing staff and monitor job performance to assure that staff are performing their work assignments within acceptable nursing standards.
• Communicate with ancillary departments and nursing staff at shift change on resident conditions, needs, and concerns.
• Ensure that all nursing staff follow established departmental policies and procedures.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify, with employees, opportunities for improvements.
• Ensure appropriate recognition for staff achievement.
• May participate in center projects, program development, and committees as needed.
• Respond to resident, family, and staff concerns in a timely, effective manner.
• Participate in Case Managing needs of the resident.
• May assess potential admissions.
• Submit reports and complete Home Office monitors identified in a timely manner.
• Complete and submit CCI report weekly.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and assist in coordinating appropriate actions.
• Ensure interdisciplinary staff participation in the QI process.
• Promptly investigate and report any allegations of resident abuse, neglect, or misappropriation.
• Follow up on written pharmacy recommendations.
• Follow up on dietary recommendations.
• Assist with monthly "change over" in physician orders (recapping).
• Review on a daily basis all telephone orders received in last 24 hours to ensure appropriate documentation has occurred.
• Engage in effective communication with DON/designee both written and verbally, identifying issues/concerns/problems on the unit.
• Participate in "on-call" rotation and 24-hour responsibility for assigned unit.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the financial aspects of nursing operations and provide accurate documentation of all services in order to assure accurate reimbursement from all payor sources.
• Manage the resources available in the role of unit manager while ensuring that needed resources are available and that quality care is delivered to all residents.
• Provide professional nursing care to residents.
• Participate in the development of a written care plan and assessment for each resident and review and revise as appropriate (the resident care coordinator has primary responsibility for these functions).
• Ensure that a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents is maintained at all times and assure that resident needs are met.
• Maintain resident documentation, records, and charts to ensure an accurate, up-to-date record of the resident’s medical treatments.
• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participate in and provide scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain licensure of self and certification of team members and enhance quality of care.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current license as an RN in the state where the center is located.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in long term care.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Previous supervisory/management experience required.

BENEFITS:

As an employee of our team in Mount Airy or Hagerstown, you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers.