Unit Manager/RN Supervisor

CareOne•East Brunswick, NJ

5d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Unit Manager coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operations of an assigned clinical unit at CareOne at East Brunswick. The role ensures appropriate staffing, resident care, clinical documentation, and compliance with facility policies and applicable state and federal regulations. The Unit Manager collaborates with nursing leadership and other departments, supports and supervises nursing staff, and provides direct nursing care when needed.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved RN program.
Must hold an active RN license in the assigned state or states 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, including updating the posted schedule to reflect actual staffing.
Attend, participate in, and lead weekly resident At Risk meetings; ensure concerns are identified, interventions are appropriate, and follow-up is completed.
Attend and participate in morning clinical review meetings, PPS meetings as indicated, and assigned monthly QA and A meetings.
Monitor resident care provided by licensed nurses and CNAs and ensure required documentation is completed.
Review daily 24-hour resident change-in-condition reports and ensure follow-up, interventions, physician and family notifications, and documentation are completed.
Review resident medical records and documentation 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.
Participate on other committees as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Ensure resident care and documentation comply with state and federal regulations, and ensure staff comply with HIPAA requirements; report known violations to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.
Assign work to staff, including breaks and lunches, and ensure staff follow assignments.
Initiate disciplinary action for staff as necessary in collaboration with the DON or ADON.
Communicate and collaborate with department managers and the DON to follow up on and resolve concerns or grievances from personnel, residents, or families.
Ensure physician orders are followed.
Assist the DON or ADON with performance evaluations as directed.
Greet new admissions and families and assist nursing staff with the admission process as needed.
Ensure admission documentation, clinical assessments, and care plans are complete within 24 to 48 hours.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure medications are administered as ordered and treatments are provided as scheduled.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary and report problem areas to the Director of Nursing.
Assist in 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 established infection control procedures when isolation precautions are necessary and operate nursing equipment safely.
Collaborate as needed with the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator on written preliminary, interim, and comprehensive care plans for residents.
Ensure nursing care is provided privately and staff knock before entering residents' rooms.
Report and assist with investigations of allegations of resident abuse, including misappropriation of resident property.
Assist Social Services in ensuring advance directives and code status are obtained and documented according to policy.
Participate in annual and complaint survey processes as directed and assist with required plans of correction.