Unit Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)

The Highlands•Fitchburg, MA

About The Position

The RN Unit Manager supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned unit. The role involves interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others, and must be performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The Unit Manager directs unit nurses and CNAs, coordinates patient care plans and services, and provides leadership in patient and staff safety situations.

Requirements

Nursing diploma, associate’s degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active RN license in good standing throughout employment.
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain it during orientation, and keep it current during employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Ability to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completion of mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, implement, coordinate, and manage patient care on the assigned unit.
Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs and provide leadership on the floor.
Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services to support patients’ highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician.
Respond in a leadership capacity to emergencies related to patient and staff safety.
Coordinate patient care plans and services.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.