Unit Manager - RN - Independence

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Independence, MO

11d•$36 - $45

About The Position

The Unit Manager - RN assists the Director of Nursing and plans, develops, organizes, and coordinates the day-to-day functions of the assigned unit. The role plans and directs nursing services for residents, supports regulatory and facility-policy compliance, oversees staffing assignments and unit supplies, and helps assess residents’ nursing needs. The position supervises clinical nurses, certified nursing assistants, unit clerks, and support staff, and may accept licensed nurse assignments as staffing needs require. The Unit Manager promotes residents’ dignity, rights, safety, and confidentiality; participates in care planning, MDS, QAPI, training, and emergency preparedness activities; and reports concerns such as abuse allegations, policy violations, occupational exposures, and work-related injuries through appropriate channels. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with residents, families, staff, medical personnel, and other departments. It involves moving throughout the workday, providing or assisting with resident care and emergency evacuation, and possible exposure to infectious materials, hazardous substances, and challenging interactions. Work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-back may be required.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university; the posting lists an education level of a two-year degree.
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.
Meets state requirements for relevant licenses or certifications and has no disciplinary action in effect against the professional license.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including in difficult or conflict situations.
Ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Effective verbal and written communication and listening skills.
Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Positive interpersonal skills, including working with people of different ages and cultures.
Ability to work independently and organize, plan, and manage time effectively.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform resident-care tasks, including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, and other common physical movements; hand and finger dexterity for resident care.
Ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
Meets facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Willingness and ability to work beyond normal or scheduled working hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary, and respond to emergency call-back.
Ability to work in an environment where exposure may occur to falls, equipment burns, odors, dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, air contaminants, infectious waste, and infectious diseases or conditions; may encounter hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs nursing services for residents on the assigned unit.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Reviews staff complaints and grievances and makes appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing.
Ensures adequate medication, medical supply, and equipment stock on the unit and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
Assists in developing written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of each resident’s nursing needs.
Makes nursing and aide assignments as indicated.
Encourages staff participation in outside training programs and schedules training time as appropriate.
Reviews nurses’ notes for accuracy, informativeness, and consistency with the care provided and residents’ wishes.
Treats residents with dignity and respect and promotes and protects their rights.
Follows facility policies, standards of business conduct, and applicable regulations and guidelines; reports noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, and discrimination to appropriate personnel.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation, exploitation, or mistreatment and cooperates with investigations.
Follows safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; participates in life-safety and emergency drills and trainings; fulfills assigned emergency-plan duties.
Reports occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses in accordance with facility policy.
Completes assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Completes assigned portions of MDS and attends care-plan meetings for assigned residents.
Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, including performance-improvement committee duties.
Accepts licensed nurse assignments as staffing requires and performs licensed nurse duties in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering resident care.
Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department heads.
Assists with resident evacuation during emergency situations when needed.
Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments and works independently as appropriate.