Unit Manager, RN, Skilled Nursing Center (FT, Days)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services seeks a Unit Manager to lead a nursing unit on a 24/7 schedule, ensuring administrative and clinical leadership for quality resident care. The role requires supervising RNs, LPNs, CNAs and coordinating daily operations with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management is preferred to support administrative responsibilities and growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24-hour management of the nursing unit.
• Supervise, coordinate, and delegate clinical duties and other unit activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures to provide quality resident care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assess residents' needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing degree

Healthcare Management degree

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director or Assistant Director of Nursing, the Unit Manager is responsible for the twenty-four hour management of his/her respective nursing unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for all administrative and professional working policies pertaining to his/her section, as well as supervising, coordinating, and delegating the clinical duties and other unit activities, in order to provide quality resident care.

Brief Description

Under the supervision of the Director or Assistant Director of Nursing, the Unit Manager is responsible for the twenty-four hour management of his/her respective nursing unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for all administrative and professional working policies pertaining to his/her section, as well as supervising, coordinating, and delegating the clinical duties and other unit activities, in order to provide quality resident care. The Unit Manager must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her unit - adult through geriatric. The Unit Manager must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.Type of supervision exercised: full. Jobs reporting to this position: RN, LPN, CNA, Restorative Aides, Unit Secretary.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program or Healthcare Management preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three (3) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in a Long Term Care or Med/ Surg setting required.

Minimum Of One (1) Year Supervisory Experience Required.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Must be cleared by PA State Police Criminal History Check.

CPR Certification required or must be obtained and must be maintained.

Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners.

Good Management Skills Required.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff, residents and visitors.

Must have demonstrated administrative ability, supervisory capabilities and reliability.

Must be able and willing to be available for daily twenty-four (24) hour call.

Must possess knowledge of Federal and State Regulations.