Unit Manager-LPN
About The Position
The Center at Lowry is looking for a Clinical Nursing Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be someone who is a quick thinker and creative looking for new ways to improve the lives of the patients we serve. Have strong leadership skills to be an additional support system for the floor staff. If you're looking for a fun and exciting work place working alongside other professionals wanting to make a difference then look no further. Apply online or come by and see us. We look forward to meeting you. The expectation for this position is to work 3 days on and 4 days off on a biweekly rotation. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (4 days) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (3 days). This includes being part of the nursing teams on call rotation. About Us: The Center at Lowry is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care. Job Summary: The Clinical Nursing Supervisor is responsible for assisting the floor nurses with patient care, assisting with bringing in new admissions, and communicating with the management team to provide exceptional care to our patients. The Clinical Nursing Supervisor provides clinical oversight to fellow nurses as well as conducting audits seen fit by the Director of Nursing.
Requirements
- Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state-must report any situations that may arise in which the license could be effected
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test
Responsibilities
- Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment and any other pertinent information to prepare for arrival.
- Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions-work closely with the C.N.A team to make every new admission feel comfortable and welcomed
- Communicate with physicians, care team, residents and family members effectively
- Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures
- Consult with the resident’s physician and the care team in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as appropriate
- Notify the proper staff, personnel and agencies when the resident is involved in an accident or incident
- Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care.
- Answer call lights and assists residents in a timely manner
- Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice
- Ensure resident is following dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as appropriate
- Assist in arranging transportation for residents as appropriate
- Be familiar with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rights
- Maintain Relias training and in-service requirements
- Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures
- Perform charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations
- Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as appropriate
- Chart nurses’ notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
