RN Unit Manager

PACS•Boca Raton, FL

13d

About The Position

The RN Unit Manager coordinates resident care, treatment, admissions, and discharges. The role communicates with residents and families about plans of care and treatment protocols, answers questions about care and illness progression, monitors resident status as needs change, and organizes daily work based on resident needs. The position also performs utilization review, coordinates care with providers and facilities financial services and third-party payers, and coordinates referrals to and from the facility. It requires accurate, timely documentation and the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and foster respectful, collaborative relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, and other partners. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Social Work.
Valid LVN/LPN or RN license in the state of employment; RN license preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Medicaid programs and benefits.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, providers, payers, residents, and families.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to maintain professional, respectful, and honest interactions with residents, families, staff, and partners.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
Certificate as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with residents and families about plans of care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other treatment protocols.
Attend and participate in morning meetings or stand-ups to facilitate communication with the team.
Answer residents’ questions about their care, treatment plans, illness progression, and other issues.
Monitor and adjust resident status based on changing needs and conditions.
Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing the needs of new, current, and discharging residents in areas of responsibility.
Complete required documentation and charting accurately and on time.
Perform utilization review activities to support appropriate, timely, and cost-effective resident care.
Coordinate care with residents, care providers, facilities financial services, and third-party payers.
Oversee admissions and discharge activities.
Coordinate referrals to and from the facility.
Promote cooperation and collaboration among residents, families, caretakers, physicians, nurses, and ancillary partners.