RN Unit Manager/Infection Prevention Nurse

Cavalier Healthcare•England, AR

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Unit Manager is responsible for providing and overseeing the delivery of high-quality nursing care to residents in accordance with physician orders, individualized care plans, facility policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Unit Manager provides clinical leadership and supervision for licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, medication aides, and other nursing personnel while promoting resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role also coordinates between the resident, the medical record and facility staff to monitor Infection Control issues and ensure compliance with state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse (R.N.) currently licensed and in good standing with the Board of Nursing in the State in which the facility is located.
Hold/handle
Lift
Carry
Reach – at and below shoulder height
Push/pull
Grasp and handle – pens, paperwork and small equipment
Sit, stand and walk
Twist, bend, stoop, kneel and squat
Fine hand motor coordination
Ability to read and write legibly
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
Talking: Communicating with residents, families, physicians, visitors and staff
Hearing: Taking instructions from the Administrator, To respond to resident complaints and requests, To respond appropriately to disaster instructions and pages
Sight: For performing job effectively and correctly
Smell: For accurate detection and maintenance of facility odors
Touch: In order to detect changes in temperature
Tasks and procedures performed by the employee involve risks classified by C.D.C. as Category I. (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply.)
Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility.
Must be able to take and give instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly.
Although employee is able to sit, he/she must also be able to tolerate prolonged standing and walking.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the attending physician and in accordance with established facility policies, accepted standards of nursing practice, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Lead, direct, supervise, and support licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, medication aides, and other professional and non-professional staff in the delivery of resident care.
Conduct resident rounds at least twice daily to assess resident condition, identify clinical concerns, and ensure quality care is being provided.
Assess the overall status of residents and accurately document findings in the medical record as indicated.
Monitor resident conditions and provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, individualized care plans, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate, prepare for, and assist with resident admissions, transfers, discharges, and readmissions to ensure continuity of care.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, consultants, hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals regarding resident status, treatment plans, and changes in condition.
Lead, supervise, monitor, and support licensed personnel and other nursing staff to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate resident care.
Schedule daily job assignments, staffing responsibilities, and nursing duties to ensure appropriate resident coverage.
Supervise, evaluate, coach, mentor, and recommend disciplinary action regarding the performance of nursing personnel in accordance with facility policies.
Assist with the planning, coordination, and presentation of orientation programs, in-service education, competency validation, and continuing education for nursing staff.
Monitor the care environment and staff practices to ensure compliance with fire safety, disaster preparedness, infection prevention, bloodborne pathogen standards, OSHA requirements, and all facility safety programs.
Assist in the development, implementation, review, and revision of individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Delegate nursing responsibilities appropriately based upon staff qualifications, competency, resident acuity, and scope of practice.
Complete or assist with performance evaluations of nursing personnel.
Report occupational exposures, injuries, and workplace incidents in accordance with facility policy and OSHA regulations.
Make daily rounds to observe nursing staff performing assigned duties and provide coaching, guidance, and corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance with facility policies and standards of practice.
Demonstrate knowledge of and actively promote resident rights, dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and person-centered care.
Recognize, prevent, and immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.
Promote and maintain a safe, clean, organized, and therapeutic environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
Review the Twenty-Four Hour Report daily to remain informed of changes in resident condition, physician orders, new admissions, incidents, and treatment plans.
Participate in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process, Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), interdisciplinary care plan meetings, Medicare meetings, and Total Care Plan conferences as indicated.
Obtain laboratory specimens as ordered or ensure laboratory services are completed in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
Monitor and track laboratory orders and results, promptly communicating abnormal findings to the physician and implementing follow-up interventions as appropriate.
Provide direct nursing care and assist with floor nursing responsibilities as needed to ensure resident needs are met.
Complete weekly Medicare progress notes accurately and within required timeframes.
Attend and actively participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), Infection Prevention, Safety, Risk Management, Utilization Review, and other required committee meetings.
Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team by placing resident safety, dignity, quality of life, and clinical outcomes as the highest priority.
Review, monitor, and document weekly resident weights, identifying significant weight changes and communicating concerns to the physician, Registered Dietitian, and interdisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with CMS regulations, facility policy, and accepted nursing standards.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, resident confidentiality requirements, and all facility policies and procedures.
Assist with survey preparation, regulatory compliance, mock surveys, implementation of Plans of Correction, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
Make daily rounds in order to monitor infection control issues.
Check the Twenty-Four Hour Report on a daily basis in order to monitor for residents with infections.
Add new infections to the master Infection Control Log.
Monitor staff performance for compliance with Infection Control protocol.
Assist with facility staff education programs and provide one on one in-service training, should the need arise.
Prepare a monthly report of all resident infections to be given to Administration for presentation at the Quality Assurance Committee meeting.
Audit medical records in order to ensure compliance with regulatory issues concerning Infection Control issues.
Assist with other nursing duties, as indicated (new admissions, hospital transfers, body audits).
Be knowledgeable about and promote resident rights.
Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.
Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may live.
Any other duties, as requested by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority.