Unit Manager (RN)

MediLodge; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

HSA and FSA

Referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of Livingston seeks a Unit Manager Registered Nurse to lead an entire nursing unit in a long-term care facility. You will direct staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality resident care.

The role requires RN licensure, CPR as applicable, and at least three years of nursing experience, with one year in a long-term care setting. Administrative duties include staffing, education, QA participation, and patient care planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) (state requirements may apply).
• Current CPR certification if applicable.
• Three years of nursing experience, with at least one year in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operation of a nursing unit, ensuring quality care and safety.
• Hire, discipline, and evaluate nursing staff as needed.
• Plan and facilitate meetings to address resident care issues.
• Ensure staffing levels meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Develop and conduct educational programs for staff and ongoing QA participation.
• Coordinate with physicians for timely interventions and chart/documentation accuracy.
• Develop patient care plans and allocate resources for effective care.

Skills

Leadership

Staff motivation

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Computer skills

Multicultural work

Education

Nursing degree preferred

Job description

Unit Manager Registered Nurse

Facility: MediLodge of Livingston

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Summary

The Unit Manager Registered Nurse is responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care healthcare facility.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, degree preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) (if state requires)
• Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.

Experience

• Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long-term care environment.

Job Functions

• Performs General Management Functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Monitors the clinical operations of the unit and resident’s conditions and ensures that appropriate and quality care is administered.
• Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills and guides and observes staff that may need assistance with procedures.
• Participates in facility “QA” program.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the ostomy care for patients on units.
• Provides advanced clinical guidance to physicians and nursing staff for complex wound drainage, drainage confinement, skin protection, and the prevention of pressure necrosis (skin deterioration and skin loss)
• Develops and conducts educational programs for staff.
• Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, and teaching needs.
• Develops a patient care plan and determines the equipment, materials, and resources needed to successfully implement the care plan.
• Selects the stoma (opening) site on the patient prior to surgery, based on the patient's anatomy, activity level, and lifestyle.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in motivation of staff and leadership.
• Skilled in work assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.