Unit Manager RN

American Senior Communities•Peru, IN

15d

About The Position

The Unit Manager is a Registered Nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing care of all residents on the assigned unit. The role supervises licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in delivering care and manages the unit in accordance with company philosophy, professional nursing practice standards, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. The position emphasizes supportive resident relationships, a comforting and engaging atmosphere, clinical attention to residents’ needs, and communication and collaboration across interdisciplinary care teams. The manager is expected to teach, lead, and mentor staff, with management experience or a willingness and desire to learn appropriate staff-management approaches.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Indiana RN license.
Management experience or willingness and desire to learn proper approaches to managing staff.
Clinical knowledge and ability to address resident, family, and staff needs.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility and accountability for nursing care of all residents on the assigned unit.
Supervise licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care.
Manage the unit in accordance with company philosophy, professional nursing practice standards, and federal and state laws and regulations.
Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
Use clinical knowledge to address the needs of residents, resident families, and staff.
Promote communication and interdisciplinary approaches to resident care.
Teach, lead, and mentor staff.