Unit Manager, RN / LPN

Majestic Care; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Pay Increase

Daily Pay

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Telehealth Services

Double Pay on Holidays

Care Team Member Relief Fund

Job summary

Majestic Care in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a Unit Manager (RN/LPN) to oversee the daily operations of a nursing unit in a long-term care community. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring high quality care, and coordinating resident care issues. Candidates should have a valid nursing license and a minimum of three years nursing experience, including at least one year in long-term care.

This position offers various benefits, including quarterly pay increases and company-paid life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have active LPN or RN license in good standing.
• Three years of nursing experience with one year in long-term care.
• CPR certification required within the first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Direct operation of the nursing unit.
• Manage hiring, evaluation, and discipline of staff.
• Monitor clinical operations and resident conditions.
• Ensure high quality of care is maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Management skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Licensed as an LPN or RN

Job description

Unit Manager, RN / LPN

11 AM - 7 PM

Position Overview

The Unit Manager is responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term community.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general management functions such as hiring, disciplining, and evaluating care team members.
• Plan and facilitate meetings and committees to address resident care issues/concerns for the unit.
• Manage area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Contact physicians as needed/necessary and ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Review staffing patterns and census of nursing units and reassign personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Monitor the clinical operations of the unit and resident’s conditions and ensure that appropriate and quality care is administered.
• Obtain medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Assist in the orientation of new personnel, monitoring their skills and guiding and observing care team members that may need assistance with procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as an LPN or RN in the state employed; license must be active, valid, and in good standing.
• Valid CPR teaching certificate preferred, but not required.
• Must hold an active CPR license or the ability to obtain within the first 30-days of employment. CPR license must be kept active and current throughout employment.
• Three years of nursing experience, of which one year in a long-term care environment.

Benefits

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• Double Pay on Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund