Unit Manager RN

ALTAHEIGHTS; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated nursing professional to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for communicating effectively with residents and their families, ensuring they feel safe and secure in their care. You will monitor and adjust care plans, oversee admissions and discharges, and collaborate with various stakeholders to provide high-quality, timely care. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about patient care and possess strong organizational skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Social Work required.
• Experience in clinical nursing preferred, with knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with residents and families about care plans and treatment.
• Monitor resident statuses and adjust care based on needs.
• Complete documentation and coordinate care with providers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Clinical Nursing Experience

Problem Solving

Technical Reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Social Work

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Description

Communicate regularly with residents and their families about Plans of Care, PT, OT, and other treatment protocols. Attend and participate in morning meetings/stand-ups to facilitate communication with the team. Answer residents' questions regarding their care, treatment plans, illness progression, and other issues to ensure they feel safe and secure in our care. Monitor and adjust residents' statuses based on changing needs and conditions. Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing the needs of new, current, and discharging residents in your area of responsibility. Complete required documentation. Perform utilization review activities to provide residents with appropriate, timely, and cost-effective care. Coordinate care with residents, care providers, facility financial services, and third-party payers. Oversee all admissions and discharge activities. Coordinate referrals to and from our facility. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues. Ensure accurate charting and complete necessary paperwork promptly. Work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, providers, payers, residents, and their families. Communicate effectively to promote cooperation and collaboration among residents, families, caregivers, physicians, nurses, and other partners. Possess excellent time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities. Have intermediate computer skills. Maintain professional, respectful, honest interactions with residents, families, staff, and partners.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Social Work. Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred. Licensed (LVN or LPN) nurse acceptable. Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience preferred. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and benefits.
• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, policies, and respond effectively to questions from managers and employees.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems, interpret instructions in various formats.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: LVN/LPN or RN license in the state of employment. Certification as a Case Manager (CCM) is a plus. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing and remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Physical Demands

Stand and/or walk frequently; sit occasionally; reach, push, pull frequently; talk and hear frequently; taste and smell frequently; lift up to 50 pounds frequently; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl occasionally; possess good vision and focus ability.

Work Environment

Typically low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

Management may reassign duties at any time. This description is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Changes may occur due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.