Unit Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of The North Shore•Lynn, MA

About The Position

The RN Unit Manager supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the long-term care 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 position provides leadership for unit nurses and CNAs and coordinates patient care and services to help patients attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The Unit Manager must maintain an active Registered Nurse license in good standing and current CPR certification. One year of geriatric nursing experience is preferred. The role requires advanced knowledge in the field, independent decision-making when circumstances warrant, and knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities. The manager is expected to maintain professional relationships, protect confidential information, follow company policies and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct. The position includes physical activity such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours. The Unit Manager must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state, with an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain 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 functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to perform proficiently in competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and 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.

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 through interpersonal contact.
Prepare and administer medication accurately as ordered by a physician.
Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations 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.
Follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Life Care Code of Conduct.