Unit Manager Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Castle Healthcare • Fort Wayne, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Manager Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse performs professional supervisory nursing practice in the care of physically and mentally ill patients and supervises the provision of quality nursing care at the facility. The role is responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice, coordinating nursing programs, and recognizing and helping resolve professional, administrative, and supervisory problems. It requires considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge to nursing problems within established policies and practices.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Supervisory experience in a team leader role.
• Work experience as a professional nurse.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Determine optimal allocation of available staff by shift and unit assignment.
• Coordinate patient care on the assigned shift.
• Communicate shift concerns by unit to appropriate staff.
• Review the 24-hour report and assess patients as indicated for changes in condition.
• Serve as the administrative authority supporting the smooth functioning of all units.
• Notify nursing leadership, scheduling, or central supply of urgent concerns during the shift; communicate non-urgent concerns to managers by phone message or email.
• Receive employee, resident, and family grievances and refer them to the appropriate manager.
• Assist nurses with risk assessments and investigations of injuries.
• Notify the Assistant Director of Nursing and Human Resources Director of identified learning needs.
• Receive employee call-offs, record them, update schedules, and notify relevant unit managers or supervisors.
• Arrange coverage for absences and vacancies on upcoming shifts and help staff pick up available hours.
• Work with the Staffing Coordinator and Director of Nursing to fill vacancies in advance.
• Conduct rounds to monitor the condition and care of acutely ill patients.
• Supervise staff and ensure daily survey compliance.
• Guide and support staff in planning workflow.
• Receive reports throughout the shift and complete reports for “I” team members on each unit.
• Assist nurses in assessing residents experiencing acute changes.
• Provide clinical expertise in medical and psychiatric emergencies, including responding to code blue and medical-assist situations.
• Assist staff as needed and provide expertise in medical management, crisis management, and behavior management techniques.
• Audit charts routinely and provide expertise in documentation, including MDS, Medicare PPS, acute illness charting, weekly summaries, and care planning.
• Ensure timely notification of physicians and family representatives when warranted.
• Obtain medical supplies after hours and immediately restock the crash cart after use.
• Direct staff responses to emergencies, including severe weather, fire, or bomb scares; participate in fire drills and direct disaster evacuation plans as needed.
• Meet routinely with the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Assist with developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures.
• Attend facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed