RN Unit Manager

Dodge County•Juneau, WI

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About The Position

The RN Unit Manager provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce to deliver nursing services to residents and families. The role directs and manages unit staff, oversees resident care and nursing operations, coordinates Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care planning, and supports quality assurance, infection control, regulatory compliance, and communication with residents, families, and healthcare partners. The manager also participates in policy development, staffing, inspections, incident review, and departmental management activities. This is a full-time, exempt position in the Clearview department. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The starting wage range is $40.98 to $45.16 per hour. The position may require responding after hours as needed and may involve working in any area of the facility.

Requirements

Knowledge of nursing principles, standards, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of medication risks and precautions.
Knowledge of treatment, assessment, immunization, and related medical services for patients in the assigned area.
Knowledge of local and State rules, regulations, procedures, and policies pertaining to nursing services.
Knowledge of electronic records systems and long-term care facility laws and regulations.
Knowledge of County and Department operating requirements and applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.
Ability to analyze complex administrative information and issues, define problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend resolutions.
Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to develop department goals and objectives and plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
Ability to develop, interpret, and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, correspondence, and department documents.
Knowledge of management and supervisory practices, including making employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time off, and maintaining personnel records.
Ability to adapt and take control of situations, direct subordinate activities responsibly, and instruct and train staff.
Ability to organize, assign, and modify others’ work and reset priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage high work volume and changing priorities.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently under stringent time limits with minimal direction.
Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Knowledge of office practices, standard office equipment, and relevant word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Ability to perform required mathematical calculations.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and prepare accurate, concise records and reports.
Ability to research and understand complex written materials and communicate detailed, sensitive information effectively.
Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion when performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully, maintain professionalism, and build effective working relationships within and outside the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with open records laws and applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
Ability to work allocated hours and respond after hours as needed.
If wound care certified, ability and knowledge to assess wounds throughout the facility, order treatments, and work with staff and physicians to ensure appropriate care and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Wound care certification.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop an engaged workforce providing nursing services to residents and families.
Direct and manage unit staff, including assigning and reviewing work, providing training and coaching, preparing performance evaluations, and recommending transfers, discipline, or discharge.
Identify staff development needs and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
Direct resident care and supervise staff providing direct care, including medication administration, treatments, and assessments.
Collaborate with outside healthcare providers and the interdisciplinary team, and advise or instruct nurses, aides, dietary workers, and unit clerks.
Coordinate the MDS process, schedule assessments and care planning, and oversee completion of care plans by the interdisciplinary team.
Assess residents and gather data for MDS coding and care planning; delegate assessments as needed, arrange charting to capture care provided, and ensure accurate coding.
Help develop and oversee interdisciplinary care plans that address residents’ physical and psychosocial needs and support their highest practicable level of functioning.
Review charting daily for potential infectious processes, ensure appropriate precautions, log infections, complete Quality Assurance reports, and coordinate outbreak reporting with Public Health and government databases as needed.
Conduct resident and family conferences and provide updates, changes-in-condition information, instruction, and education.
Collaborate with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve services and resolve problems.
Plan and assist with discharge instructions, follow-up appointments, and therapy instructions.
Monitor the infection control program to support a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and prevent disease transmission.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written nursing-service policies and procedures; communicate and interpret them to staff and monitor implementation.
Participate in management team meetings regarding resident status, census changes, personnel, and resident complaints or concerns.
Assist with staffing units, make needed adjustments, answer phone calls, and direct calls as appropriate.
Assist with inspection survey preparation, staff instruction, inspector interviews, immediate corrections, and follow-up actions.
Participate in preparing responses to inspection surveys and implementing required follow-up Quality Assurance activities.
Monitor incident reports, investigations, and safety programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO), available for use after 30 days of employment.
10 observed paid holidays.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), with an employer match upon vesting and lifetime retirement payment.