Unit Manager

Emerald-Nursing-and-Rehab-Columbus; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

PTO

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus in Columbus, NE is seeking a Unit Manager RN or LPN to lead our nursing staff and coordinate resident care on a full-time basis. The role reports to the DON and requires on-site leadership in a 8am-5pm weekday schedule with on-call rotation.

You will supervise staff, maintain records, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality care to residents while supporting families.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing leadership and resident-centered care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Mature, flexible, and self-directed behavior.
• Clear, open, honest, and respectful communication.
• Committed to treating residents with respect and integrity.
• Proficient reading, speaking, and understanding of English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the unit operates efficiently and coordinates with other units.
• Lead staff in delivering high-quality resident care and family support.
• Maintain resident records per state and federal guidelines.
• Help maintain and restore residents' health.
• Serve as main contact between residents and families.
• Develop, implement, and adjust patient care plans as needed.
• Supervise, counsel, and discipline nursing staff to ensure quality care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with federal/state standards and facility policies.
• Collaborate with DON, NPs, and physicians to plan and maintain care.

Job description

Unit Manager Nurse RN or LPN

Job Title: Unit Manager Nurse

Location: Columbus NE

Department: Nursing

Reports to: DON

Position Type: Full-time Salaried

Shifts Available: M-F 8am-5pm with on call rotation

Job Summary:

As a Unit Manager at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest level of patient care and resident satisfaction. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our team and lead our nursing staff in delivering exceptional care to our residents. If you have a passion for nursing and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the unit operates efficiently, meets its goals, and coordinates with other units or departments as needed.
• Lead staff in delivering exceptional care to residents and support to their family members.
• Maintain resident records according to State and Federal guidelines.
• Help to maintain and restore health of residents.
• Act as a main point of contact between residents and their families.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed.
• Supervise, counsel, and provide discipline, when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality of care possible.
• Ensure the unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care.

Additional Job Functions:

• Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs and other committees as required.
• Provide a safe working environment for staff members, promptly reporting any accidents and implement corrective and preventive action appropriately.
• Participate in daily morning meetings.
• Provide education and coaching to nursing staff as needed to improve patient/resident outcomes.
• Provide clinical backup to floors as needed.
• Take weekend on-call according to the assigned on-call rotation schedule (if applicable).
• Complete Chart audits for Medicaid patients monthly.
• Develop and maintain the nursing policies and procedures as needed.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse with license in good standing in the state of Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state.
• Active CPR/BLS Required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate experience working with older adults in a resident-centered care role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate maturity, flexibility and self-direction.
• Ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with others.
• Ability to maintain a customer focus treating all residents with respect and integrity.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Employee Recognition (Birthdays, Anniversaries, Employee of the Month, etc)

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