RN Unit Manager

PACS•Pompano Beach, FL

About The Position

The RN Unit Manager coordinates resident care, communicates with residents and families about plans of care and treatment, monitors changing resident needs, and oversees admissions, discharges, and referrals. The role performs utilization review to support appropriate, timely, and cost-effective care and coordinates with residents, care providers, facilities financial services, and third-party payers. It requires organized work processes in a high-volume environment, accurate and timely documentation, sound independent judgment, and effective collaboration with residents, families, staff, physicians, providers, and other partners. The 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.
Two years of clinical nursing experience 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 effectively present information 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, diagrammatic, or schedule-form 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 organize work in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Maintain professional, respectful, and honest interactions with residents, families, staff, and partners.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division.

Nice To Haves

Certificate as a Certified Case Manager (CCM).

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with residents and families about plans of care, PT, OT, and other treatment protocols.
Attend and participate in morning meetings or stand-ups to facilitate team communication.
Answer residents’ questions about their care, treatment plans, illness progression, and other concerns.
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 paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform utilization review activities to provide 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 communication, cooperation, and collaboration among residents, families, caretakers, physicians, nurses, staff, and ancillary partners.