Unit Manager, RN
Confidential
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- Centennial, Colorado, United States
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- Centennial, Colorado, United States
About
*Position Overview*
_Provides care to residents in accordance with care plan as directed by physician’s orders and in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines._
*Basic Qualifications*
*Education and Certification:*
RN degree (ASN minimum) from an accredited college or nursing school; current RN licensure within the state of practice; CPR certification required.
*Experience:*
Must have one to three years nursing supervisor experience in a long-term care or other health care setting; geriatrics experience preferred.
*Essential Job Duties*
* Monitors facility clinical systems to effectively facilitate quality resident care in accordance with laws,
* regulations and facility guidelines.
* Successfully delivers basic nursing care to residents under in accordance with care plans as ordered by a physician.
* Directs and develops RNs, LPNs and CNAs working on the unit to ensure the delivery of high- quality care and services in accordance with all laws, regulations and guidelines.
* Conducts on-going assessments of residents to identify care needs and makes needed revisions to the care plan based on changes in resident condition.
* Works in conjunction with the ADON and DON to provide resolution of grievances or concerns related to resident care or family issues.
* Documents interventions and resident or family education efforts timely and accurately.
* Conducts rounds within the nursing department to assess resident conditions and clinical practices.
* Accurately documents nursing care notes in resident charts in a timely manner.
* Performs medication administration and IV duties in accordance with the care plan as ordered by a physician.
* Monitors progress of the residents and makes suggestions regarding treatment plans which may further meet their care needs.
* Observes resident behavior, vital signs, symptoms, responses to treatment and reports findings to nursing supervisors.
* Completes resident incident reports upon identifying changes in the condition of residents.
* Monitors residents’ skin to identify the risk of pressure sores.
* Responsible for a wide variety of nursing administrative duties.
* Places medication and refill orders with the resident pharmacies as needed.
* Takes inventory of narcotics and monitors emergency kits.
* Monitors the emotional and physical conditions of the residents.
* Performs shift change reports with the previous shift nurses and ensures proper follow up.
* Understands and follows proper procedures for admission, transfer and discharge of the residents.
* May assist in the recruitment, selection and orientation of qualified team members for the Nursing Department.
* Provides expectations and monitors performance of specific nursing staff.
* Delegates assignments and provides overall supervision to RNs, LPNs and CNAs.
* Effectively communicates guidelines and procedures to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Restorative Aides, residents, families and physicians.
* Provides overall supervision for timely responses to call lights; responds personally as needed.
* Assists in providing on-the-job training for new RNs, LPNs and CNAs.
* Assists in promoting a team environment through effectively communicating praise and recognition with the RNs, LPNs and CNAs.
* Monitors schedule adherence of staff for lunch and rest breaks, beginning and ending of shifts and overtime.
* Monitors job performance of RNs, LPNs and CNAs and provides corrective action as needed.
* Monitors resident meal trays to monitor that proper diets are being served.
* May participate in development and delivery of in-service training programs.
* Participates in facility and department orientation program for new employees.
* Assists with communicating new admissions with nursing staff to ensure rooms are prepared for arrival.
* Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
* Promotes continuity of care through partnering with other departments (i.e. Rehab).
* Participates in discharge planning process.
* Actively participates in state or federal survey processes in conjunction with nursing administration.
* May assist in performing safety in-services for nursing staff regarding exposures to blood or body fluids, infection control, etc.
* Assists in educating RNs, LPNs and CNAs on facility policies regarding resident right to refuse treatments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Work experience
- Other Healthcare
Languages
- English
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