Unit Manager

Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus•Columbus, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Unit Manager at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest level of patient care and resident satisfaction. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our team and lead our nursing staff in delivering exceptional care to our residents. If you have a passion for nursing and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse with license in good standing in the state of Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state.
Active CPR/BLS Required.
Demonstrate experience working with older adults in a resident-centered care role.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate maturity, flexibility and self-direction.
Ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with others.
Ability to maintain a customer focus treating all residents with respect and integrity.
Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Ensure the unit operates efficiently, meets its goals, and coordinates with other units or departments as needed.
Lead staff in delivering exceptional care to residents and support to their family members.
Maintain resident records according to State and Federal guidelines.
Help to maintain and restore health of residents.
Act as a main point of contact between residents and their families.
Assist in developing, implementing, and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed.
Supervise, counsel, and provide discipline, when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality of care possible.
Ensure the unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as facility policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care.
Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs and other committees as required.
Provide a safe working environment for staff members, promptly reporting any accidents and implement corrective and preventive action appropriately.
Participate in daily morning meetings.
Provide education and coaching to nursing staff as needed to improve patient/resident outcomes.
Provide clinical backup to floors as needed.
Take weekend on-call according to the assigned on-call rotation schedule (if applicable).
Complete Chart audits for Medicaid patients monthly.
Develop and maintain the nursing policies and procedures as needed.