Unit Manager RN

MediLodge of Taylor; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental, vision and prescription drug

Flexible pay options: daily/weekly/bi‑

Benefits Concierge

Pet Insurance

Education Assistance

Retirement Savings with 401K

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

MediLodge of Taylor in Taylor, MI is seeking a Unit Manager RN to direct the nursing unit within a long-term care facility. You will oversee staffing, care planning, regulatory compliance, and resident care quality.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, has at least three years of nursing experience with a year in long-term care, and demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills to mentor staff and collaborate with physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) (state requirements)
• Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.
• Three years of nursing experience; at least one year in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• hires, disciplines and evaluates employees; management of unit staff.
• Plans and facilitates resident-care meetings and committees.
• Ensures staffing meets resident needs within budget and quality standards.
• Oversees programs for recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff.
• Coordinates physician interactions to ensure timely interventions.
• Monitors unit operations, resident conditions, and quality of care.
• Manages medication, supplies and records for safe care.
• Mentors new personnel and participates in QA activities.

Skills

Staff leadership

Staff development

Effective communication

Regulatory knowledge

Basic computer skills

Cultural competence

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Degree preferred

Job description

MediLodge of Taylor
23600 Northline Rd
Taylor, MI 48180, USA

Description

Unit Manager Registered Nurse (RN)

Facility: MediLodge of Taylor

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

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.
• 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.

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