Unit Manager

VICARS LANDING•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to manage care of one nursing unit in the Skilled Nursing Facility - up to 30 residents - within regulatory guidelines, and to support nursing management for the Assisted Living Facility.

Requirements

Must possess a valid and current R.N. or L.P.N License in the State of Florida.
Must be able to write, read, and speak the English language.
Must possess and maintain a valid and current CPR certification.
Must have, as a minimum, one (1) years’ experience in Skilled Nursing Facility/Long-term Care Facility, or Assisted Living Facility.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability.

Responsibilities

Manage resident care at the unit, ensuring communication, care coordination, and setting team direction.
Monitor and manage acute changes in condition.
Assist with Care Plans and family communication, as needed.
Assist at the unit with admissions, discharges, and transfers, when applicable.
Ensure compliance with current applicable federal, state and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Manage reports for Infection Control, Medication Errors, Pharmacy Recommendations, and other reports as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Work with the IDT to identify and implement risk management programs, as applicable, for residents.
Review documentation including progress notes, new orders, and assessments to ensure timely and accurate completion of health records.
Support the Infection Preventionist in training staff on infection control practices such as standard precautions, PPE usage, hand hygiene and monitoring compliance.
Assist the Staff Development Coordinator with in-services, trainings, and competency evaluations, as needed.
Identify any procedural areas of improvement and collaborate with Director of Nursing to resolve issues.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audit programs, and root cause analyses as needed.
Participate in nursing on-call rotation.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.