Unit Manager - RN - Independence (55775)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Independence, MO

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About The Position

The Unit Manager assists the Director of Nursing and plans, develops, organizes, and coordinates the day-to-day functions of the assigned nursing unit. The position plans, directs, and implements nursing services for residents while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and facility policies and procedures. It supervises clinical nurses, certified nursing assistants, unit clerks, and support staff, and may accept licensed nurse assignments as staffing needs require. The Unit Manager supports resident assessments and care planning, monitors nursing documentation, handles staff complaints and grievances, makes reports to the Director of Nursing as appropriate, and ensures that the unit has adequate medications, supplies, and equipment. The role also includes staff training support, completion of assigned MDS portions, participation in care-plan meetings and quality improvement activities, and fulfillment of emergency-plan duties. The position requires respectful, confidential, safe, and compliant care; reporting suspected abuse, neglect, policy violations, safety incidents, and confidentiality breaches; and completing assigned training and competency requirements. The work may involve direct resident care, exposure to infectious materials and other workplace hazards, emergency response, and work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

A nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
A current, unencumbered nursing license in the state where practicing.
At least two years of direct-care experience in a long-term care, restorative, or geriatric setting as an LPN or RN.
At least one year of nursing management experience.
Current CPR certification.
Meet state requirements for relevant licenses or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against the professional license.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Leadership and supervisory ability, with willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including in difficult or conflict situations.
Ability to relay information about a resident’s condition and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Positive interpersonal relationship skills with people of all ages and cultures.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and other common physical movements, and use hand and finger dexterity for resident care.
Ability to work beyond normal or scheduled working hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary, and be subject to emergency call-back.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct nursing services for residents on the assigned unit.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Review staff complaints and grievances and make appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing.
Maintain adequate medications, medical supplies, and equipment on the unit and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Assist with developing written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of residents’ nursing needs.
Make nursing and aide assignments as indicated.
Encourage staff participation in outside training programs and schedule training times as appropriate.
Review nurses’ notes for informative and descriptive documentation that reflects care provided and residents’ responses and wishes.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, standards of business conduct, regulations, safety, hygiene, infection-control, and confidentiality requirements.
Report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, suspected abuse or neglect, and other resident-protection concerns to appropriate personnel; cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses in accordance with facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during facility emergency-plan activation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Complete assigned portions of MDS and attend care-plan meetings for assigned residents.
Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, including assigned performance-improvement duties.
Accept licensed nurse assignments and perform licensed nurse duties as staffing needs require.
Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering resident care.
Communicate with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department heads.
Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.