Unit Manager/RN Supervisor

CareOne•Parsippany, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Manager is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and oversight of all aspects of the assigned clinical unit at CareOne at Parsippany in Parsippany, New Jersey. The role oversees staffing, resident care, clinical documentation, staff performance, regulatory compliance, and coordination with residents, families, physicians, and other departments. The posting offers full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities across multiple shifts.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved RN program; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Active RN license in the assigned state(s) of employment.
Previous supervisory experience.
Two years of long-term care experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure required staffing levels are met for each shift and adjust staffing as needed, including updating the posted schedule to reflect actual staffing.
Attend, participate in, and lead weekly resident At Risk meetings; identify resident care and condition concerns, ensure appropriate interventions, and follow up.
Attend and participate in morning clinical review meetings and PPS meetings as indicated.
Attend monthly QA and A meetings as assigned and assist with follow-up on identified problems.
Monitor care provided by licensed nurses and CNAs and ensure required documentation is completed.
Review daily 24-hour resident change-in-condition reports and ensure appropriate interventions, notifications, and documentation are completed.
Review resident medical records and documentation to ensure clinical programs are in place according to policies and procedures.
Identify staff education needs, discuss findings with the Facility Educator, and collaborate to address them.
Participate in other committees as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Ensure resident care and documentation comply with state and federal rules and regulations.
Ensure staff compliance with HIPAA requirements and report known violations to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.
Assign work to staff, including breaks and lunches, and ensure staff follow their assignments.
Initiate disciplinary action for staff when necessary in collaboration with the DON or ADON.
Coordinate with the appropriate department manager or DON to follow up on and resolve concerns or grievances from personnel, residents, or family members.
Ensure physician orders are followed.
Assist the DON or ADON with preparing performance evaluations as directed.
Greet new admissions and assist nursing staff with the admission process as needed; ensure admission documentation, clinical assessments, and care plans are complete within 24 to 48 hours.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure medications are administered as ordered and treatments are provided as scheduled.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary and report problem areas to the Director of Nursing.
Assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
Attend continuing education programs to remain current with nursing practice standards and maintain licensure requirements.
Ensure nursing staff follow policies and procedures, including dress code requirements, and participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Ensure nursing personnel follow established infection-control procedures when isolation precautions are required and operate nursing equipment safely.
Collaborate as needed or directed with the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator to develop written preliminary, interim, and comprehensive care plans for residents.
Ensure nursing care is provided privately and personnel knock before entering residents’ rooms.
Report and assist in investigating allegations of resident abuse, including misappropriation of resident property.
Assist Social Services in ensuring Advance Directive or Code Status information is obtained and documented according to policy.
Participate in annual and complaint survey processes as directed by the Administrator or DON and assist with plans of correction as directed.