Unit Manager/RN Supervisor

CareOne•Wayne, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CareOne at Teaneck is hiring a Unit Manager to coordinate and oversee all aspects of an assigned clinical unit in a skilled nursing setting. The role oversees staffing, resident care, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, staff assignments and performance, and follow-up on concerns. The Unit Manager also provides direct nursing care as necessary and works with nursing leadership and other departments to support residents, families, and staff. The position participates in clinical, quality assurance, and care-planning processes; supports admissions and surveys; and helps ensure that nursing practices follow facility policies, state and federal requirements, and applicable standards of practice. The listed salary range is $87,000–$115,000.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved RN program.
Active RN license in the assigned state(s) of employment.
Previous supervisory experience.
Two years of long-term care experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure required staffing levels are met for each shift and adjust staffing as needed; keep the posted schedule current with actual staffing.
Lead or participate in weekly resident At Risk meetings and follow up on identified resident care and condition concerns.
Attend morning clinical review meetings and participate in PPS, QA and A, and other committee meetings as assigned.
Monitor resident care provided by licensed nurses and CNAs and ensure required documentation is completed.
Review daily 24-hour change-in-condition reports and ensure appropriate interventions, physician and family notifications, and documentation are completed.
Review resident medical records to ensure clinical programs are in place according to policy and procedures.
Identify staff education needs and work with the Facility Educator to address them.
Ensure resident care and documentation comply with state and federal rules and regulations, and ensure staff compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Ensure staff assignments, breaks, and lunches are managed and assignments are followed.
Initiate disciplinary action as needed in collaboration with the DON/ADON.
Communicate and participate in resolving grievances or concerns raised by personnel, residents, or family members.
Ensure physician orders are followed.
Assist the DON/ADON with performance evaluations as directed.
Greet new admissions and families and assist with the nursing admission process; ensure admission documentation, clinical assessments, and care plans are complete within 24 to 48 hours.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure medications and treatments are provided as ordered and scheduled.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary and report problem areas to the Director of Nursing.
Assist with developing and implementing corrective action.
Attend continuing education programs to remain current with nursing practice standards and maintain licensure requirements.
Ensure nursing staff follow policies and procedures, including dress code requirements, and participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Ensure nursing personnel follow infection-control procedures when isolation precautions are required and operate nursing equipment safely.
Collaborate as needed with the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator to develop written preliminary, interim, and comprehensive care plans for each resident.
Ensure nursing care is provided in privacy and staff knock before entering residents' rooms.
Report and assist with investigating allegations of resident abuse, including misappropriation of resident property.
Assist Social Services in ensuring advance directives and code status are obtained and documented as required by policy.
Participate in annual and complaint survey processes as directed by the Administrator/DON and assist with required plans of correction.