Unit Manager RN/LVN/LPN

RHG HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC • Athens, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Kimes Nursing and Rehab is searching for a dynamic and experienced Nurse Unit Manager (RN/LVN/LPN) to lead and oversee nursing operations within a busy skilled nursing facility. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate patient care, manage nursing staff, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and foster a positive environment focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Your leadership will drive quality improvement initiatives, optimize workflow efficiency, and uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated nursing professional to make a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing their management skills in a vibrant healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Valid RN (Registered Nurse) licensure with current state certification.
• Proven leadership experience in a healthcare environment with supervisory responsibilities for nursing teams.
• Extensive clinical experience in the SFN/SNU setting
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and medical documentation standards.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems for documentation and patient management.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with patients’ families.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing staff, including scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
• Oversee daily clinical operations across multiple departments, ensuring adherence to hospital policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards such as HIPAA and NCQA standards.
• Coordinate patient assessments, medical documentation, and medical records management using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Point Click Care
• Manage complex patient cases involving acute care, long term care, geriatrics and/or mental/behavioral health
• Facilitate interdisciplinary communication among physicians, therapists, case managers, and support staff to promote seamless patient transitions and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with infection control practices, sterile processing procedures, and aseptic techniques during procedures like catheterization or venipuncture.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety and patient care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree