nursing unit manager

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Unit Manager LPN or RN to oversee clinical operations within a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive clinical knowledge, and proficiency with various EMR/EHR systems. This role involves managing patient care teams, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and facilitating effective communication across departments. The Unit Manager will play a critical role in maintaining high-quality patient outcomes, staff development, and operational efficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care across diverse units including medical-surgical, geriatrics, pediatrics, or behavioral health.
• Oversee patient assessment procedures, vital signs monitoring, and medical documentation ensuring adherence to HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with physicians and specialists for diagnostic evaluations, medication administration, IV infusion, catheterization.
• Manage clinical workflows utilizing EMR/EHR systems
• Facilitate discharge planning, case management, utilization review/management, and ensure proper intake processes for diverse patient populations including those with dementia care or developmental disabilities.
• Ensure infection control practices, sterile processing techniques, aseptic methods, and equipment sterilization are maintained at all times.
• Monitor compliance with accreditation standards such as QAPI standards and manage staffing schedules to optimize resource allocation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives focusing on acute pain management, infection prevention, nutrition plans, and patient safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within healthcare settings such as hospital medicine, , emergency medicine, or long-term care facilities.
• Extensive clinical background including familiarity with ICD-9/10 coding, CPT coding
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology related to medication administration and pain management.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems
• Demonstrated supervisory skills in managing multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments
• Ability to perform patient assessments involving vital signs measurement and physical examinations; experience working with vulnerable populations
• Knowledge of infection control practices including sterile technique and specimen collection/processing.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and medical terminology necessary for accurate documentation and communication. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated healthcare team committed to delivering compassionate patient-centered care while advancing your leadership career within the healthcare industry.

Work Location: In person