Full-Time Unit Manager - RN- Riverton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Riverton, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Manager is an administrative and management position in the Nursing Department at Rocky Mountain Care in Riverton, Utah. The role assists the Director of Nursing and plans, develops, organizes, and coordinates the unit’s day-to-day functions. The Unit Manager oversees nursing services for residents on the assigned unit and supervises clinical nurses, certified nursing assistants, unit clerks, and support staff. The position reports to the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing. Rocky Mountain Care provides skilled rehabilitation and nursing care, with individualized rehabilitation and nursing programs intended to help patients return to their prior living arrangements. The facility offers services including one-on-one physical therapy, speech therapy, and lymphedema therapy. The position requires a nursing degree, a current unencumbered nursing license in the state of practice, at least two years of RN direct-care experience in a long-term care, restorative, or geriatric setting, at least one year of nursing management experience, and current CPR certification. The employee must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against their professional license. The role requires effective communication, leadership, organization, independent decision-making, basic computer skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with residents, families, staff, medical personnel, and others. The Unit Manager may work beyond normal hours, on weekends or holidays, and be called back for emergencies. Physical requirements include moving intermittently through the workday, assisting with resident evacuation, and performing movements such as bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, and resident-care tasks. The work may involve exposure to infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, and other environmental conditions.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current unencumbered nursing license in the state where practicing.
At least two years of RN direct-care experience in a long-term care, restorative, or geriatric setting.
At least one year of nursing management experience.
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 and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public, including in difficult or conflict situations.
Ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong listening skills.
Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Ability to work independently and organize, plan, and manage time effectively.
Positive interpersonal relationship skills with people of all ages and cultures.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday, assist with resident evacuation, and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, dexterity, and other movements needed for the position.
Meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary, and be subject to call-back for emergencies.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

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 make appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing.
Ensure the unit has adequate medications, medical supplies, and equipment, and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Assist in preparing 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, descriptive documentation that reflects care provided, residents’ responses, and residents’ wishes.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, standards of business conduct, regulations, safety and hygiene measures, confidentiality requirements, and infection control procedures.
Report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, suspected abuse or neglect, and other resident-protection concerns to appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses in accordance with facility policy.
Participate in life safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during facility emergency-plan activation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Complete assigned portions of MDS and attend care-plan meetings for assigned residents.
Participate in QAPI or facility-assessment activities as needed, including assigned performance-improvement duties.
Accept licensed nurse assignments and perform licensed nurse duties as assigned and in accordance with facility policies.
Use proper lifting and body mechanics while providing resident care.
Communicate with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department heads.
Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments and supervise personnel.