Unit Manager (RN)

Brickyard Healthcare•Kokomo, IN

About The Position

The Unit Manager (RN) provides independent supervision of care delivery to a group of residents in a nursing unit. The role assesses resident needs, develops individual care plans, administers and evaluates nursing care, and supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Care Specialists (CNA), and other personnel. The Unit Manager may also supervise other nurses, including RNs. The Unit Manager ensures effective, outcome-focused nursing care through use of the nursing process. This includes identifying resident needs, contributing to discharge planning and follow-up throughout the stay, and coordinating individualized care with residents or their responsible parties and the interdisciplinary care team. The role implements care plans consistently, effectively, and cost-efficiently, and collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to share information relevant to changes in care. The position also maintains resident care and comfort through knowledge and skills in current nursing practices.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the practicing state, maintained in good standing.
Current CPR certification; licensed nursing staff without current certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective, quality, outcome-focused nursing care through utilization of the nursing process.
Identify resident needs and provide input for discharge planning and follow-up throughout the length of stay.
Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with residents or their responsible parties and the interdisciplinary care team.
Implement care plans consistently, effectively, and cost-efficiently, using appropriate available resources for resident, family, or responsible-party counseling and discharge planning.
Collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changes in the plan of care.
Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort using knowledge and skills in current nursing practices.
Assess resident needs, administer and evaluate nursing care, and independently supervise care delivery in a nursing unit.
Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses, Care Specialists (CNA), and other personnel; may supervise other nurses, including RNs.