Unit Manager SJH Skilled Nursing Facility

Arnot Health System•Elmira, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator performs the primary functions of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, directing and evaluating patient care in the Nursing Unit. He/she collaborates with the Unit Manager to manage personnel and supplies for the units and for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other nursing units and nursing support services. The role includes coordinating and managing all nursing care activities based on the philosophy of the Arnot Health to partner with each person we serve in order to maximize their physical, emotional, social and spiritual health, using initiative and independent judgment to provide the best available services to our patients and families. In the absence of and in collaboration with the Unit Director, the Unit clinical Coordinator is accountable for patient care activities, department operations and staff function. In conjunction with centralized and decentralized educators, assist with the coordination of orientation and teaching of new employees and ongoing in-service programs. Supports the Unit Director in carrying out unit goals, and is the representative of the Unit Director. Informs the Unit Director of activities in the department, including customer service and quality improvement issues. Reports to the Unit Director.

Requirements

Current NYS nursing licensure.
Minimum 5 years experience in acute hospital setting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days for telemetry and critical care areas.
Performs all aspects of universal precautions when engaging in patient care.
Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred, strongly recommended.
MSN preferred.
Clinical Nurse II or Advanced Clinical Nurse level of the clinical ladder preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, directs, and evaluates patient care in the Nursing Unit.
Manages personnel and supplies for the units.
Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other nursing units and nursing support services.
Coordinates and manages all nursing care activities.
Accountable for patient care activities, department operations, and staff function in the absence of and in collaboration with the Unit Director.
Assists with the coordination of orientation and teaching of new employees and ongoing in-service programs.
Supports the Unit Director in carrying out unit goals.
Informs the Unit Director of activities in the department, including customer service and quality improvement issues.
Oversees personnel, equipment, supplies, and unit environment to meet unit goals.
Collaborates with the Unit Director for labor and non-labor budget control, enforcement, and compliance of staff.
Assists the Unit Director with monthly staff meetings and documentation of minutes and ongoing interdepartmental communication.
Assists the Unit Director with departmental Quality Improvement activities through interaction with staff and delegation to them as appropriate.
Provides direct patient care as scheduled and as needed based on patient acuity and staffing needs.
Assigns patient care responsibilities based on patient environment, staff competency, and the amount of supervision required/available.
Supervises all nursing activities related directly and indirectly to patient care.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care in progressing patient toward outcomes.
Collaborates with Unit Director and Department of Education in assessing and planning educational programs for staff, patients, and families.
Acts as a role model in documentation based on the nursing process.
Participates in auditing, documentation, and competency/compliance and provides staff education accordingly.
Oversees scheduling of staff and scheduling of daily patient procedures.
Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements.
Assists the Unit Director in assessing patient population that are at increased risks and intervenes appropriately.
Participates in unit-based, Division of Nursing, and Arnot Health committees.
Assists the Unit Director in development and enforcement of unit, Division of Nursing, and Arnot Health policies.
Assists the Unit Director in evaluating nursing care on the unit for quality, appropriateness, and economy.
Assists the Unit Director with annual and ongoing performance evaluations of unit employees.
Assists the Unit Director with maintaining supplies and equipment status, budget development, and ensuring accurate charges.
Maintains a good knowledge base of DNV, NYS DOH, and evidence-based practice standards and other regulatory requirements and ensures unit compliance with the standards.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with the staff nurse, Unit Director, providers, and other members of the health team.
Delegates and coordinates effectively.
Serves as a resource person for the nursing staff; assisting in development of the staff.
Performs competently in emergencies and new situations.
Solves problems and facilitates problem-solving in other staff.
Investigates/follows up on complaints and incidents when needed or in the absence of the Unit Director.
Assumes responsibility for meeting self-learning needs using formal and informal resources.
Serves as a professional role model for staff by maintaining knowledge and expertise to the clinical area.
Demonstrates leadership and availability to nursing staff.
Assesses strengths and weaknesses and establishes a plan to address them.
Provides age-appropriate care to patients according to their age groups for the particular unit to which the individual is assigned.
Understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Medical Center.