Unit Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Center of the North Shore is seeking an RN Unit Manager for the long-term care unit. The role supervises care, coordinates patient services, and ensures compliance with laws and Life Care standards. A nursing diploma and active RN license are required, with CPR certification and geriatric experience preferred.

The position offers a 7 a.m.–3 p.m. shift, full-time status, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Excellent leadership is expected to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Must maintain an active RN license in good standing.
• CPR certification required at hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Geriatric nursing experience

CPR certification

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Annually Pay Rate Maximum: 100000 Pay Rate Minimum: 90000 Shift: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Live the Mission

Get a $2,500 sign-on bonus for joining our team! Life Care Center of the North Shore is looking for a Unit Manager for the long-term care unit.

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’sCode of 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
• 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