Unit Manager RN

Medilodge of Haggerty Road•Plymouth, MI

11d

About The Position

The Unit Manager RN manages the clinical and general operations of a nursing unit at MediLodge of Haggerty Road, with the goal of maintaining the highest possible quality of resident care. The role oversees staffing, monitors residents’ conditions and clinical operations, supports and develops nursing staff, and helps ensure residents receive timely, appropriate care. The Unit Manager also participates in facility quality assurance activities and performs other assigned tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; a degree is preferred.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Three years of nursing experience, including one year in a long-term care environment.

Nice To Haves

A nursing degree is preferred.
Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform general management functions, including hiring, disciplining, and evaluating employees.
Plan and facilitate meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
Manage the area of responsibility to achieve and maintain the highest quality of care possible.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff.
Contact physicians as necessary and ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate.
Review staffing patterns and nursing-unit census; reassign personnel when needed to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
Monitor unit clinical operations and residents’ conditions, and ensure appropriate, quality care is administered.
Obtain medications, supplies, and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic resident care on an ongoing basis.
Assist with orientation of new personnel, monitor their skills, and guide and observe staff who may need procedural assistance.
Participate in the facility quality assurance program.
Perform other tasks as assigned.