Unit Manager (RN)

Medilodgeofwestwood; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager Registered Nurse to lead operations in a long-term care facility. In this rewarding role, you will manage a nursing unit, ensuring exceptional care for residents while fostering a supportive environment for staff. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to employee development, this position offers a fulfilling career path in healthcare. Join a team that values compassion and excellence, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while achieving your professional goals.

Benefits

Medical Coverage Options

Dental and Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance Options

Employee Benefits Concierge

Flexible Pay Options

Company Paid Vacation Days

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Paid Life Insurance

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience, including one year in long-term care.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care facility.
• Manage staffing patterns and ensure quality resident care.
• Participate in recruitment and continuing education of nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Staff Motivation

Assessment Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

MediLodge of Westwood
2575 N Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA

Description

MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!

Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge of Westwood is ready to teach, train, and help you become a more well-rounded nurse leader. We offer a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.

While you contribute to the compassionate care for our residents, we strive to provide support and training for you to achieve your career goals. MediLodge offers U.S. Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs to prepare non-certified staff to become CNAs and mentor nurses along their clinical career path to become Unit Managers, Assistant Directors of Nursing, and Directors of Nursing.

Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:

• Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
• We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
• We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
• Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
• Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!
  
  

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

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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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