RN/LPN Unit Manager
About The Position
The RN/LPN Unit Manager performs professional supervisory nursing practice in the care of physically and mentally ill patients and supervises the provision of quality nursing care at the facility. The role maintains the quality and adequacy of nursing practice, coordinates nursing programs, and recognizes and helps solve professional, administrative, and supervisory problems. The position requires judgment in applying professional nursing knowledge within established policies and practices. The Unit Manager coordinates patient care and staffing across assigned units and shifts, monitors patient conditions, supports staff, addresses urgent operational concerns, and contributes to clinical quality, policy development, and emergency preparedness. The position is based at 4851 Tincher Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current, unencumbered state licensure.
- Supervisory experience in a team leader role.
- Work experience as a professional nurse.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Determine optimal allocation of available staff by shift and unit assignment.
- Coordinate patient care on the assigned shift and communicate unit concerns to appropriate staff.
- Review the 24-hour report and assess patients as indicated for changes in condition.
- Serve as the administrative authority for the smooth functioning of all units.
- Notify nursing leadership and other relevant departments of urgent concerns, and communicate non-urgent concerns to managers.
- Receive employee, resident, and family grievances and refer them to the appropriate manager.
- Assist nurses with risk assessments and investigations of injuries.
- Notify nursing leadership and Human Resources of identified learning needs.
- Receive employee call-offs, record them, update schedules, and notify relevant managers or supervisors.
- Arrange coverage for absences and vacancies, support staff in picking up hours, and work with the Staffing Coordinator and Director of Nursing to fill vacancies in advance.
- Round on acutely ill patients and monitor patient conditions and care.
- Supervise staff and ensure daily survey compliance; guide staff in planning workflow.
- Receive reports throughout the shift and complete reports for “I” team members on each unit.
- Assist nurses in assessing residents with acute changes and provide clinical expertise in medical and psychiatric emergencies.
- Respond to code blue and medical-assist situations and assist staff as needed.
- Provide clinical expertise in medical management, crisis and behavior management, documentation, and care planning, including MDS, Medicare PPS, acute illness charting, and weekly summaries.
- Ensure timely notification of physicians and family representatives when warranted.
- Obtain medical supplies after hours and restock the crash cart immediately after use.
- Direct staff responses to emergencies, including severe weather, fire, or bomb scares; participate in fire drills and direct disaster evacuation when needed.
- Meet routinely with the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing.
- Assist with developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures.
- Attend facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
