Unit Manager (RN or LPN)

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Job description

Job Summary The Unit Manager oversees the care management of a population of patients within an assigned area, unit or clinical function. The position conducts the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation - under the scope of the State's Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure. The position coordinates resource utilization, timely and appropriate care interventions, and interdisciplinary communication to enhance patient and family satisfaction, adherence to center's clinical systems and regulatory compliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and clinical expertise required to effectively supervise all nursing activities in the facility or the units to which assigned.
Reviews and implements all nursing procedures and systems relative to the unit(s).
Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality Resident care.
Assesses and evaluates the performance and competency of staff on unit(s).
Uses a systematic approach to provide individualized nursing care.
Collaborates with the Resident, members of the healthcare team and, when appropriate, the Resident's significant other(s) in the interest of the Resident's healthcare.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervises employees in the department and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible by following policies and applicable laws. Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.

Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training Nursing employees, such as CNAs and Nurses; assigning and directing work; receiving calls and finding replacements for absent staff; preparing performance evaluations, monitoring and correcting job performance of employees, and handling disciplinary action for employees.

Education Currently licensed as LPN or RN in this state.

Experience Two years experience as a LPN or RN with 1-year nursing supervisory experience.

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