Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager (Full-Time)

Momentum at South Bay for Nursing and Rehab•East Islip, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Momentum at South Bay is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse Unit Manager to join its compassionate care team. The Unit Manager oversees nursing operations and resident care on the unit, including physician-order follow-through, admissions, wound care, documentation, rounds, chart audits, and corrective actions. The position also provides direct nursing care as necessary. Long-term care experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure physician orders are transcribed according to policy and followed through as appropriate.
Alert physicians to changes in residents’ conditions and laboratory work, and obtain orders as indicated.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions; ensure rooms are ready; greet residents and escort them to their rooms.
Assist licensed nursing staff with admissions and review admission assessments for completeness and accuracy.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary and ensure proper record keeping.
Assist the Wound Doctor with weekly wound rounds by inspecting wounds, obtaining measurements, and documenting them on the facility wound tracking log.
Recommend treatment changes when appropriate and ensure planned skin-care interventions are carried out.
Conduct comprehensive unit rounds at least three times daily to identify and address concerns, ensure timely and appropriate resident care, and maintain an orderly, clean, homelike environment.
Review nurses’ notes to ensure documentation is maintained regarding resident treatments, medications, and conditions.
Conduct weekly chart audits to ensure compliance with professional standards and quality-of-care requirements.
Complete reports required by the Director of Nursing.
Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing and assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.