Nurse Unit Manager

Optalis Healthcare • Whitehall, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as RN in this state
• Two years experience as a RN with 1-year nursing supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager