Night Shift Unit Manager - LPN/RN

LionStone Care•Dayton, OH

6d•$79,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a specific nursing unit in a healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living facility. This position involves supervising nursing staff, coordinating patient care, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high-quality resident care. The Unit Manager collaborates with other healthcare professionals to manage clinical services, create care plans, and address patient needs, while also handling administrative duties related to staffing, documentation, and compliance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program.
Current and active LPN or RN license.
Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care or assisted living setting, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent clinical skills, with the ability to assess, plan, and implement patient care.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

Unit Leadership and Supervision: Supervise and manage nursing staff within the assigned unit, including LPN, RN, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and other support staff.
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to facility protocols.
Conduct staff evaluations, offer performance feedback, and assist with professional development and training.
Create and manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels for each shift.
Patient Care Management: Oversee the delivery of patient care within the unit, ensuring that residents receive appropriate, individualized care based on their needs and care plans.
Collaborate with physicians, Registered Nurses (RNs), therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
Monitor residents' conditions, address any concerns, and ensure timely communication with families and medical teams regarding changes in health status.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, including medication administration, wound care, and other treatments.
Compliance and Documentation: Ensure that all nursing staff comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as facility policies, regarding patient care and safety.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring all patient care activities, assessments, and treatments are properly recorded.
Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Participate in facility inspections, surveys, and audits, addressing any areas of non-compliance and implementing corrective actions.
Quality Assurance and Improvement: Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives within the unit, ensuring that care standards meet or exceed regulatory and facility guidelines.
Participate in care conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement committees to review resident outcomes and address any care-related concerns.
Ensure that the unit adheres to infection control protocols and other safety measures to protect residents, staff, and visitors.
Resident and Family Relations: Serve as a liaison between residents, families, and the healthcare team, providing updates on care plans, treatments, and health status.
Address any concerns or complaints from residents and families in a professional and compassionate manner, escalating issues to senior management as needed.
Ensure that residents' dignity, privacy, and personal preferences are respected at all times.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with other department heads, including dietary, social services, and therapy, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for residents.
Facilitate communication between nursing staff and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure effective care planning and delivery.
Participate in care planning meetings, discharge planning, and other interdisciplinary team meetings to support optimal resident care.