Unit Manager

Blue Heron•Wesley Chapel, FL

11d

About The Position

Blue Heron Senior Living is seeking a Unit Manager (RN) to provide daily care and support for residents’ health, safety, and comfort. The role includes conducting professional assessments and documentation, and assisting with management of the assigned unit, charge nurse, and other nursing staff. This is a day-shift position.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Hold a valid RN license in good standing according to state and federal requirements.
Thorough understanding of the principles of safe, effective nursing practices within the state of employment.
Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
Ability to exercise discretion, protect confidential information, and comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA.
Ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.

Responsibilities

Supervise the unit and provide written and verbal care assignments, routine skills, and procedures to ensure quality resident care.
Supervise and participate in developing and implementing resident care plans.
Document resident progress and recommend revisions to care plans.
Assist the DON/ADON with coordinating, managing, and monitoring reviews of nurses’ notes to determine whether care plans are being followed.
Supervise staff monitoring residents’ psychological functions, fluid balance, elimination, electrolyte status, laboratory results, respiratory status, neurological status, and nutritional status to detect deviations and gauge progress.
Round with the physician.
Maintain resident confidentiality and protect residents’ rights and privacy.
Complete required documentation and teach residents regarding admissions, transfers, and discharges according to policy and procedures.