Nursing Unit Manager, RN

United Church Homes•Fairborn, OH

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About The Position

The Nursing Unit Manager oversees nursing personnel across multiple units and coordinates the delivery of resident care in accordance with professional standards, physician orders, community policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local guidelines. The role manages staff education, evaluations, discipline, and personnel matters, and serves as the champion for the electronic medical records system. The manager also supports the Director of Nursing, oversees restorative care, and helps ensure residents’ clinical, supervisory, and emotional needs are met. The position combines clinical oversight with staff leadership and operational responsibilities. Duties include auditing medical records and medication systems, making rounds with physicians and nurse practitioners, participating in hiring, staffing and assigning personnel, coaching and evaluating employees, and maintaining effective communication with staff, residents, families, physicians, and leadership. The manager also oversees clinical procedures and assessments, nutrition and medication documentation, care planning, admissions, discharges and transfers, and dementia special-care protocols. The role requires an associate degree in nursing, an active Ohio RN license, at least one year of experience, CPR certification, and participation in continuing education. The manager must maintain required state and federal certifications and be able to work with elderly residents, families, and healthcare staff.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience.
Successful completion of a state-approved pre-licensure nursing education program.
Active RN license conferred by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
CPR certification and first-aid training documented by evidence.
Must obtain and maintain mandatory state and federal requirements and certifications for the role.
Proficiency with computers, the Internet, Microsoft Office, relevant software, and basic office and nursing equipment.
Ability to work with elderly residents, families, and healthcare staff.
Must participate in continuing education and meet Ohio State Requirements.
Must meet residents’ total care, supervisory, and emotional needs in a timely manner, including providing increased supervision to residents with heightened emotional needs or challenging behaviors.
Ability to assist with prompt evacuation of non-ambulatory residents.
Ability to adhere to the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.
Special-care and dementia-care employees must complete additional training in caring for and treating residents with dementia.

Responsibilities

Oversee nursing staff development, training, education, competencies, meetings, evaluations, discipline, and personnel information.
Conduct daily audits of electronic medical records and electronic medication programs, follow up on accuracy, and coordinate troubleshooting with the corporate office.
Assist the Director of Nursing as needed and make weekly rounds with the physician and nurse practitioner.
Oversee the restorative care program and conduct interviews for new hires.
Review call-offs and arrange staffing coverage; direct and assign nursing staff and resident-care responsibilities.
Communicate relevant information to team members, physicians, families, supervisors, residents, and other appropriate parties.
Coach, counsel, supervise, orient, train, and evaluate employees; establish expectations and objectives and recommend promotions or pay when merited.
Address employee grievances, investigate and respond to concerns, and take appropriate action on security, safety, or policy violations.
Ensure employees follow safe work practices and protect company and employee property; promote equal opportunity in business activities.
Oversee and perform nursing procedures and assessments within scope of practice, including catheter and tube care, IV and central-line care, suctioning, oxygen administration, CPR, glucometer checks, specimen collection, and sterile or isolation techniques.
Supervise or assist with meal service; coordinate with the dietician, monitor weight and nutritional risks, and check food brought by family members against residents’ orders and dietary needs.
Document medications, treatments, PRN medications, intake and output, resident condition, follow-up charting, and required reports and forms; complete the daily 24-hour report.
Participate in medication renewals, care-plan completion, care conferences, MDS completion, and evaluation of care interventions.
Conduct pre-admission assessments and oversee admissions, including resident orientation, orders, assessments, medications, supplies, testing, and communication with nursing personnel and the admitting facility.
Oversee discharges and transfers, including discharge planning and education, paperwork, staff communication, transportation arrangements, and accurate documentation.
Ensure staff provide quality care and service in accordance with policies and procedures, and report violations, abuse, or mistreatment to proper authorities.
Follow dementia special-care protocols and safety and security procedures; communicate appropriately with residents and their families or significant relationships.
Maintain confidentiality, handle unusual occurrences calmly, participate in special activities and required meetings, and perform other assigned duties.