Unit Manager RN/LPN

American Senior Communities•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Unit Manager assumes responsibility and accountability for the 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 calls for a supportive presence, leadership and a willingness to teach, lead, and mentor staff; attention to resident, family, and staff needs; and collaboration that promotes communication and interdisciplinary approaches to resident care. Candidates must graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold, or be able to obtain, an Indiana RN or LPN license. American Senior Communities describes its C.A.R.E. values as compassion, accountability, relationships, and excellence. The company states that it has served customers since 2000 and operates more than 100 communities in Indiana.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Hold an Indiana RN or LPN license, or be able to obtain an Indiana license.
Demonstrate the company's C.A.R.E. values: compassion, accountability, relationships, and excellence.
Management experience, or willingness and desire to learn appropriate approaches to managing staff.
Ability to use clinical knowledge to meet the needs of residents, resident families, and staff.
Supportive presence and ability to create a comforting, engaging atmosphere for residents.

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.
Promote communication and interdisciplinary approaches to resident care.
Teach, lead, and mentor staff.