Unit Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Columbus, OH is seeking an RN Unit Manager to supervise and coordinate patient care on the unit, ensuring compliance with laws and Life Care standards. The role reports to the nursing leadership and requires strong clinical oversight.

Responsibilities include directing daily nursing activities, charting, coordinating care plans, and maintaining patient safety. Requires RN license, nursing degree, CPR, and preferred geriatric experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in the applicable state.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs on the floor.
• Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by a physician.
• Respond as a leader in emergencies affecting patient and staff safety.
• Coordinate patient care plans and services.
• Demonstrate customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; follow company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care coordination

Team communication

Decision making

Education

Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s)

RN license in good standing

Job description

Live the Mission Position Summary

The RN Unit Manager is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Advanced knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCodeof Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor
• Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact which allows patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being
• Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician
• Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety
• Coordinate patient care plans and services
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer