Full-Time Nurse Unit Manager

Saint Joseph Villa•Springfield Township, PA

About The Position

The Unit Manager plans, directs, and evaluates all nursing care on the unit, supervises assigned staff, and has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the unit’s functioning. The role oversees resident care and assessments, care planning, medication and treatment administration, staff performance, unit operations, regulatory compliance, and communication with residents, families, physicians, and other departments.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN or LPN license in Pennsylvania.
At least one year of experience in a geriatric setting.
Knowledge of current nursing practices.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations in long-term care.
Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid.
Strong computer skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to seek out new methods and incorporate them into current nursing practice.

Nice To Haves

Some medical-surgical experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise all aspects of resident care on the unit.
Conduct daily resident rounds and address issues and concerns.
Perform and document comprehensive assessments of residents.
Oversee development of accurate, comprehensive care plans based on assessments; review and revise them as necessary.
Participate in resident care conferences.
Document care provided and residents’ responses or lack of response.
Participate in beginning- and end-of-shift reports and provide sufficient information for follow-up.
Monitor and evaluate professional nurses, nursing assistants, and unit clerk performance.
Conduct staff disciplinary meetings in accordance with Villa policy.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to supervisors, physicians, and responsible parties as necessary.
Follow nursing practice standards and implement facility policies and procedures, explaining them to staff, residents, family members, and physicians.
Identify resident problems, emergencies, and safety hazards and take appropriate action.
Prepare time schedules.
Administer and document medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Order medications according to pharmacy protocol.
Conduct scheduled floor meetings to improve communication and resolve problems.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations on the assigned unit.
Follow facility admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
Assist the wing nurse in communicating resident admissions to other departments and physicians.
Listen to resident, family, and physician concerns and initiate appropriate action.
Prepare nursing assistant assignments with the wing nurse and explain relevant resident care.
Document residents’ progress notes as necessary.
Practice infection control according to facility procedures.
Participate in surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
Complete annual compliance and HIPAA training, follow the Code of Compliance, and timely report potential concerns.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations relevant to the position.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Resident Care Coordinator or Director of Nursing.