RN Unit Manager

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager to oversee nursing services and social programming for residents. This pivotal role involves coordinating care plans, managing nursing staff performance, and ensuring quality care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, leadership experience, and a passion for geriatrics. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. Join a forward-thinking organization that values excellence in care and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Possession of a state license and current registration as a nurse.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate nursing care plans for residents.
• Maintain a safe and organized unit for staff and residents.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Interdisciplinary Coordination

BLS/CPR Certification

Geriatrics Experience

Education

State License as Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Minimum of 2 years nursing experience

Experience in Nursing Leadership

Job description

Salary

Pay: $81,900 - $99,450 / year

Overview

The Unit Manager is responsible for the nursing services and oversight of social programming for all residents on his/her assigned unit on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. This involves communication with physicians, families, co-workers, and other healthcare professionals, as well as management and evaluation of nursing staff performance, including hiring and termination. The individual is responsible for nursing care reporting, documentation, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of residents' nursing care plans, and coordinate interdisciplinary goals and approaches to address residents' healthcare needs.
2. Maintain the unit and environment in good order for the well-being of staff and residents.
3. Attend all meetings and required or preferred in-service training as requested by the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
4. Generate and develop ideas to improve the quality of care for residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
5. Encourage staff involvement and recognize exceptional contributions.

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Qualifications

• Possession of a state license in the applicable state and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience and at least one (1) year in a nursing leadership role.
• Interest or experience in geriatrics.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience with dementia populations is desirable.

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. To ensure a safe work environment and effective communication, the employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or higher level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected status unrelated to job performance.