Unit Manager (Registered Nurse/RN) Interim

Life Care Centers of America; Auburn (MA); In loco; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN Unit Manager to supervise, coordinate, and lead patient care on their unit, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role emphasizes nursing leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to make independent decisions while maintaining compassionate, high-quality patient care in a post-acute setting.

Experience in geriatrics, active RN license, CPR certification, and strong communication with patients, families, and

Competenze

• Nursing diploma (associates or bachelors).
• Active RN license in good standing.
• CPR certification required or obtained during orientation.
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Direct daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs on the floor.
• Chart patient care and medications accurately and timely.
• Coordinate care plans and services; ensure patient safety.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism with staff and families.

Conoscenze

Nursing leadership

Clinical supervision

Communication

Emergency response

Formazione

Nursing diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

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’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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