RN Unit Manager

VestraCare•Village of Johnson City, NY

1d•$42 - $46

About The Position

An RN Unit Manager provides leadership, guidance, supervision, and evaluation of nursing staff. Provide information to the Director of Nursing regarding the performance of nursing staff and participate in the evaluation process of nursing staff.

Requirements

New York State Registered Professional Nurse licensure
Experience in long-term care facility preferred
Able to interpret patient information and make critical decisions about necessary actions
Ability to supervise and work well with and show respect toward other healthcare personnel (i.e., CNAs, LPNs, physicians, etc.), residents, and their family members
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions
Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care facility preferred

Responsibilities

Visit each resident on the unit, assess needs, and assign nursing staff to care for residents during shifts or tours of duty.
Receive physician’s orders in resident care. Make rounds with physicians and record the rounds in residents’ charts.
Distribute medications and chart distribution of medications in residents’ charts according to established standards and regulations.
Participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development and updates of the Resident Assessment and Comprehensive Care Plan as the resident’s conditions change to include attendance at treatment team meetings as requested.
Assist with the charting of all clinical and nursing care provided to residents. Ensure charting is accurate, done promptly, and meets established standards and regulations.
Administer medications and treatment as needed. Chart the administrations of such injections.
Provide consultation, information, and support to residents and their families.
Ensure information is transferred regarding resident care and condition as related to nursing services in shift changes, i.e., shift beginning and shift end.
Participate in in–service training, staff development programs, and staff meetings.
Provide emergency care as appropriate, under physician orders and advance directives.
Overall management and implementation of resident care plan, documentation in the care plan of resident’s progress and change in condition.
Provide care per Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned and needed to ensure the quality of comprehensive nursing care and other general care to residents.