Unit Manager - RN/LPN - Independence

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Independence, MO

11d•$36 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Manager is an administrative and management nursing position that assists the Director of Nursing and plans, develops, organizes, and coordinates the unit’s day-to-day functions. The role plans, implements, and directs nursing services for residents on the assigned unit, supports regulatory and facility-policy compliance, and helps ensure residents receive care consistent with their needs and wishes. The position reports to the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing and may oversee Clinical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Unit Clerks, and Support Staff. The Unit Manager coordinates nursing and aide assignments, contributes to resident assessments and care planning, reviews nurses’ notes, addresses staff complaints and grievances, and maintains adequate medications, supplies, and equipment. The role also involves staff training support, licensed nursing duties when staffing requires, participation in facility quality and emergency activities, and protection of residents’ rights, safety, and confidential health information. The position requires effective leadership, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, along with basic computer skills and the ability to use electronic medical record systems. Work may extend beyond normal scheduled hours, include weekends and holidays, and involve emergency call-back. The role requires movement and physical activity throughout the workday, including assisting with resident care and evacuation, and may involve exposure to infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace conditions.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
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 experience in nursing management.
Current CPR certification.
Meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications, with no disciplinary action in effect against the professional license.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including in difficult or conflict situations.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Ability to work independently and manage time, planning, and organization effectively.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform common physical movements such as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, and resident-care tasks requiring hand and finger dexterity.
Ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
Meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal or scheduled hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, and to be called back for emergencies.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct nursing services for residents on the assigned unit.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Review staff complaints and grievances and report appropriately to the Director of Nursing.
Maintain adequate medications, medical supplies, and equipment on the unit and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Assist with written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of each resident’s nursing needs.
Make nursing and aide assignments as indicated.
Encourage staff participation in outside training programs and schedule training times as appropriate.
Review nurses’ notes for informative and descriptive documentation of care, resident responses, and care consistent with resident wishes.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect their rights, and protect residents from abuse.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident abuse or mistreatment to appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, infection-control, and facility policies; report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned emergency-plan responsibilities, and assist with resident evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements, assigned portions of MDS, and attend care-plan meetings for assigned residents.
Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed.
Accept licensed nurse assignments and perform licensed nurse duties when staffing requires, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering resident care.
Communicate with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department heads.
Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments and supervise personnel harmoniously.