LPN or RN Long Term Care Unit Manager

The Goodman Group and Affiliates•CLEARWATER, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Manager coordinates nursing processes and works with the Director of Nursing (DON) on daily unit needs. The role plans, organizes, implements, and directs nursing services for residents on the assigned unit while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and facility policies. The Unit Manager supports admissions, care planning, resident and family communication, medication administration and treatments, documentation, infection control, and coordination with providers and the interdisciplinary team. The position may require participation in an on-call nurse manager rotation. Candidates must hold an active LPN or RN license, with compensation based on licensure and experience. Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation serves the Clearwater community and provides rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice care. Its Platinum Service® program emphasizes courteous, responsive, timely, and caring service to residents and families.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Maintain an active LPN or RN license in good standing in the applicable state, with no disciplinary action in effect.
At least one year of direct-care experience in long-term care, restorative, or geriatric settings as an LPN is specified in the education and experience section.
Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Effective communication skills with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct nursing services for residents on the assigned unit.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Report complaints, grievances, significant issues, and discrepancies to the Director of Nursing or Executive Director, as appropriate.
Maintain adequate medication, medical supply, and equipment stock on the unit and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Assist with developing written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of residents’ nursing needs.
Coordinate nursing and aide assignments.
Coordinate admissions, including arrival timing, room equipment, and collaboration with the nursing team to complete the admission process.
Coordinate discharge planning and services with nursing and social services.
Ensure provider orders are processed promptly; communicate with providers, transcribe orders, and process them to the appropriate department.
Work to resolve issues with residents and family members and ensure updates to families and providers are completed and documented.
Manage wound and skin care.
Arrange transportation, appointments, and other third-party services for residents.
Administer medications and provide treatments as needed.
Participate in the on-call nurse manager rotation and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Complete accident reports and required assessments, medical records, and clinical documentation.
Enter and track infections in designated infection-control programs.
Complete an initial interim care plan and participate in interdisciplinary care-plan reviews and updates.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.