RN - Registered Nurse Unit Manager - Long Term Care Unit
About The Position
Elderwood at Williamsville is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to join our clinical leadership team. This is a Long Term Care Unit of 40 beds. The RN Unit Manager will assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for the Nursing services and oversight of social programming for all residents on his/her assigned unit. This role involves communication with physicians, families, co-workers, and other Health Care professionals, management of nursing staff performance, evaluating and hiring of staff, and responsibility for nursing care reporting, documentation, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This is a full-time position on our Long Term Care (LTC) Unit - 40 Beds. The role requires flexibility as a clinical leader.
Requirements
- Possession of a State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
- Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience, and at least one (1) year of experience in a Nursing leadership role.
- Interest or experience in geriatrics required.
- Possession of management skills for supervising and coordinating care of residents required.
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing, utilize creative problem solving, and handle problems diplomatically required.
- Exhibits characteristics of effective managerial leadership skills.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with dementia patients desirable.
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Interest or experience in geriatrics required.
Responsibilities
- Assure responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a residents’ nursing care plan, and the coordination of the interdisciplinary goals and approaches to the needs or health care problems of residents.
- Ensure the unit and environment is maintained in good order for the well being of staff and residents.
- Attend all meetings and required or preferred in-service training as requested by the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
- Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
- Encourage involvement and recognize staff for making exceptional contributions.
Benefits
- Salary Up to $104,000/Year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
