Unit Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Auburn•Auburn, MA

About The Position

The RN Unit Manager supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned unit through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others. The role is performed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and Life Care standards. The Unit Manager directs daily unit functions, coordinates patient care and services, and provides leadership to nurses and CNAs to support patients’ highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Requirements

Nursing diploma, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of geriatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs and provide leadership on the floor.
Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact.
Prepare and administer medications accurately as ordered by a physician.
Respond in a leadership capacity to emergencies related to patient and staff safety.
Coordinate patient care plans and services.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, and company policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.