RN Unit Manager

Betsy Ross Operations LLC•Rome, NY

7d•$90,000 - $92,352•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Unit Manager, RN is responsible for performing professional supervision, guidance, and direction to staff in both clinical and personnel issues on the Long-Term Care Unit. This role involves developing and maintaining nursing practice and standards consistent with the facility's philosophy, coordinating resident care in accordance with State DOH regulations, and representing the Nursing Department to other departments. The position also involves supporting residents and families, ensuring staff adherence to safety and infection control guidelines, and assisting in the daily operations of resident care, including showers/baths, toileting, meals, medication administration, and activities. Communication with the Interdisciplinary Team is crucial to ensure resident and family needs are met. The role includes performing daily rounds, assessments (Admission, Elopement, Pain, etc.), developing and documenting care plans, preparing resident assignments for CNAs, and monitoring the delivery of patient care. The Unit Manager also assists other staff, orients new personnel, and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or three (3) years’ experience in long term care
Current licensure in NYS as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse,
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity either in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related medical facility, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practice.
Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled.
Must have a thorough knowledge of medical, social, and psychological needs of residents.
Must utilize good judgment in emergency situations.
Must possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
Must be able to communicate well verbally with residents, families and staff.
Must be able to handle emergencies with calm and intelligent response.
Must have computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Perform professional supervision, guidance and direction to staff in both clinical and personnel issues on the Long-Term Unit.
Coordinate resident care in accordance with State DOH regulations.
Provide support to resident/families in dealing with clinical issues and challenges.
Ensure staff adheres to safety and infection control guidelines.
Assist in establishing daily operations of resident care on unit. This includes but not limited to showers/baths, toileting, meal, medication administration and activities.
Communicate to other members of the Interdisciplinary Team pertinent information to assure resident/family needs are met.
Perform daily rounds of all residents on the unit.
Perform assessments on residents as required by the facility - Admission, Elopement, Pain, etc.)
Develop plan of care for each resident. Document and communicate plan of care on Resident Information Sheets.
Ensure Assessment: Document clinical observation and assessment on all assigned residents per regulations. Report findings of ongoing observations/assessments to the designated Nursing Supervisor. Document effectiveness of plan of care.
Prepare resident assignments for Certified Nursing Assistants, considering the category of needs of the patient and competency of personnel.
Communicate ongoing resident, family and facility plan/concerns/information to staff.
Organize, oversee and supervise assigned unit activities and staff assignments.
Provide a Nursing Assistant assignment for each CNA on his/her team.
Communicate to CNA pertinent resident care needs.
Monitor and evaluate the flow of activity and delivery of patient care provided by the CNA’s (turning and positioning, mealtimes, bathing, etc.)
Ensure CNA documentation records (ADL’s BM, Meal intake, etc.) are completed.
Communicate to the Interdisciplinary Team members any pertinent resident findings.
Assist other staff members in completion of their duties.
Orient new Nursing personnel as assigned.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.