Unit Manager

The Manor at Blue Water Bay•Niceville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse - Unit Manager to lead and coordinate patient care within our healthcare facility. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. This role involves overseeing nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and managing daily operations on the unit. Experience with EMR/EHR systems, medical documentation, and a broad range of clinical skills are essential to succeed in this position. The Registered Nurse - Unit Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment focused on quality care across various specialties including acute care, geriatrics, behavioral health, and long-term care.

Requirements

Extensive clinical experience in acute care settings such as ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma centers; experience with Level I/II trauma centers preferred.
Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Cerner, Epic, eClinicalWorks, or Athenahealth for documentation and patient management.
Strong leadership skills demonstrated through supervising experience and nurse management capabilities.
In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, pharmacology related to medication administration and pain management.
Skilled in performing venipuncture (phlebotomy), IV insertion/infusion techniques, catheterization (urinary or central lines), suturing, and sterile processing procedures.
Ability to conduct comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs monitoring and diagnostic evaluation interpretation.
Familiarity with specialized areas such as dementia/Alzheimer’s/memory care; behavioral health; pediatric/neonatal/ Toddler care; geriatrics; assisted living; home care; occupational health; or neonatal ventilator management is advantageous.
Competence in managing complex cases involving ICU patients or patients with developmental disabilities or disabilities requiring specialized nursing interventions.
Knowledge of infection control practices and aseptic techniques to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage nursing staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality patient care.
Oversee patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and comprehensive physical examinations to develop individualized care plans.
Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, catheter care, and manage ventilator or airway needs following sterile techniques and aseptic procedures.
Coordinate diagnostic evaluations such as laboratory tests, medical imaging, spinal taps, and cardiac catheterizations while ensuring proper documentation in EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain accurate medical records in accordance with NCQA standards and other regulatory requirements.
Lead discharge planning, case management, and utilization review processes to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.
Manage infection control protocols, sterile processing procedures, and implement infection prevention strategies across the unit.
Provide leadership during emergency situations such as acute pain management or airway management scenarios within Level I or Level II trauma centers.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians in specialties like hospital medicine, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care (NICU), or adult ICU settings.
Maintain professional development through ongoing education on ICD-9/10 coding, CPT coding, DME management, and other relevant clinical practices.