RN Unit Manager

Ohio Living•Moore, OK

11d

About The Position

The RN Unit Manager supervises the day-to-day activities of a designated unit or area of the Nursing Department at a life plan community. The role ensures that care is delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, while maintaining the highest degree of quality care. The manager oversees unit operations, staff performance and development, care coordination, resident and family relations, quality and compliance, and administrative reporting and reimbursement activities. The position works with the Director of Nursing (DON), Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), and other departments to support continuity of care, quality improvement, and efficient operations.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.
At least one year of supervisory experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
At least three years of nursing experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the internet.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Ensure staff understand and use resident and patient care plans and documentation when administering daily care.
Monitor nursing services, care needs, medication passes, treatment schedules, and use of restraints.
Maintain adequate medication, medical supply, and equipment stock, and monitor assigned budget items including staffing and overtime.
Participate in reviewing potential admissions and communicate observations and improvement ideas about departmental operations to the Director of Nursing.
Attend employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
Supervise the designated nursing unit; foster a positive work environment and work with the DON and ADON to support employee retention.
Interview, select, orient, evaluate, and develop direct reports, establish performance expectations, and address accountability and performance concerns.
Participate in planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring staff in-service, on-the-job, and orientation training.
Ensure a sufficient staffing plan for absences and vacancies, and respond promptly to staff questions, requests, and work submitted for review.
Coordinate resident and patient care with other departments and attend care conference meetings.
Interact with residents and patients, maintain positive relationships, and respond professionally and promptly to concerns and requests from residents, patients, and families.
Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating Nursing Department policies and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations, including HIPAA.
Participate in daily quality improvement activities involving matters such as therapy, falls, infection control, wound care, and hospital readmissions.
Identify and record nursing tasks with potential blood and body-fluid exposure, and ensure rooms, treatment areas, work areas, and equipment are clean, sanitary, and safe.
Ensure medications are secured, address monthly pharmacy quality-assurance results, and work with the DON to help reduce hospital readmissions.
Develop and implement quality-assurance assessments, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective plans.
Maintain resident confidentiality and respect residents' personal and property rights.
Ensure nursing staff complete required medical forms and reports, and produce reports, evaluations, and studies as needed.
Ensure documentation accurately describes services and care provided.
Collaborate with MDS and direct-care staff to optimize case mix and RUG scores, including checking documentation for accuracy and educating staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.