Unit Manager RN

American Senior Communities•Mishawaka, IN

14d

About The Position

The Unit Manager assumes responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of all residents on the assigned unit. The role supervises licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in delivering care and manages the unit in accordance with company philosophy, professional nursing practice standards, and federal and state laws and regulations. The position calls for a supportive presence, attention to resident needs, and collaboration in interdisciplinary care. Management experience is helpful, though the employer also welcomes a willingness and desire to learn staff-management approaches. The employer describes American Senior Communities as a provider recognized for its quality and offers clinical standards, established processes, and opportunities to build a career.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Indiana RN license or ability to obtain an Indiana license.
Registered nurse (RN) license required.
Demonstrate the C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.
Management experience, or willingness and desire to learn appropriate staff-management approaches.
Clinical knowledge and ability to address the needs of residents, resident families, and staff.
Ability to collaborate and promote communication in interdisciplinary resident care.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility and accountability for nursing care of all residents on the assigned unit.
Supervise licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care.
Manage the unit in accordance with company philosophy, professional nursing practice standards, and federal and state laws and regulations.
Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
Use clinical knowledge to address the needs of residents, resident families, and staff.
Promote communication and interdisciplinary approaches to resident care.
Teach, lead, and mentor staff.