Nursing Unit Manager, RN

United Church Homes•Fairborn, OH

About The Position

The Nursing Unit Manager, RN, oversees nursing staff education, evaluations, discipline, and personnel management; serves as the champion for the medical records management system; and supervises nursing personnel across multiple units. The role coordinates care delivery and ensures residents’ needs are met within scope of practice and in accordance with professional standards, physician orders, community policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local guidelines. The manager oversees staff development and competencies, staffing and assignments, employee performance and communication, audits of electronic medical records and medication systems, restorative care, and coordination with physicians, nurse practitioners, corporate staff, and other departments. The position also provides and supervises a broad range of resident nursing care, including assessments, treatments, medication documentation, admissions, discharges, transfers, care planning, nutritional monitoring, and dementia care. The role supports quality and safety initiatives, maintains confidentiality, and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing from a two-year college or technical school.
At least one year of experience.
Successful completion of a state-approved pre-licensure nursing education program.
Active RN license conferred by a state Board of Nursing.
Maintain mandatory state and federal practice or occupation requirements and certifications.
CPR certification.
First-aid training, evidenced by documentation.
Proficiency with computers, the Internet, Microsoft Office, relevant software, and basic office and nursing equipment.
Ability to work with elderly residents, families, and other healthcare staff.
Ability to meet residents’ total care, supervisory, and emotional needs as determined by resident assessments, including increased supervision for residents with heightened emotional needs or behaviors that may affect themselves or others.
Ability to assist with prompt evacuation of non-ambulatory residents when necessary.
Ability to adhere to the terms and conditions in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.
Participation in continuing education required by Ohio state requirements.

Nice To Haves

Additional training in caring for and treating residents with dementia is required for special care/dementia care employees.

Responsibilities

Oversee nursing staff development, training, education, and STNA competencies; conduct monthly STNA meetings.
Audit electronic medical records daily and the electronic medication program; follow up on accuracy and liaise with the corporate office to troubleshoot records-system issues.
Assist the Director of Nursing as needed and make weekly rounds with the doctor and nurse practitioner.
Oversee the restorative care program and conduct interviews for new hires.
Manage staffing and assignments, including reviewing call-offs, arranging coverage, assigning resident-care responsibilities, and supervising nursing personnel.
Orient, train, coach, evaluate, and discipline employees; manage personnel information and respond to employee grievances.
Communicate relevant information to team members, physicians, families, and supervisors; promote effective performance and a caring, safe, and secure work environment.
Oversee nursing procedures and resident care, including tube, catheter, IV, central-line, hyperalimentation, suctioning, gastrostomy, emergency, and assessment procedures.
Apply sterile and isolation techniques, collect laboratory specimens, and monitor for complications associated with central lines, PICC lines, and hyperalimentation.
Supervise or assist with meal service; coordinate with the dietician; monitor residents’ weight and nutritional risks; and check food brought by family members for compliance with orders and safety.
Document medications, treatments, as-needed medications, resident conditions, reports, chart forms, census information, diet orders, and other required records; report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Assist with care plans and MDS completion, participate in care conferences, evaluate care interventions, and ensure nursing assistants follow resident care plans.
Conduct pre-admission assessments and oversee admission processes, including assessments, orders, supplies, testing, orientation, and communication with nursing personnel.
Oversee discharges and transfers, including discharge planning and paperwork, resident education, transportation arrangements, and accurate documentation.
Ensure staff deliver quality care in accordance with policies and procedures and report violations, abuse, or mistreatment to proper authorities.
Follow dementia special care unit safety and security protocols, communicate effectively with residents and families, provide care using appropriate dementia protocols, and participate in relevant training.
Maintain confidentiality, handle unusual occurrences calmly, participate in special activities and quality assurance meetings, and perform other assigned duties.