RN/LPN Unit Manager- Kingsford

Optalis Healthcare•Kingsford, MI

About The Position

Unit Manager (UM)- Kingsford, MI Optalis Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking an LPN/RN to serve as a Unit at Kingsford, MI Health & Rehabilitation Center. The Unit Manager assists in the overseeing and coordinating of the nursing department’s staff and processes to ensure residents receive excellent care. The UM should coach, mentor, and help build trusting relationships with the staff, the residents, and their family members to make a difference daily.

Requirements

Current RN/ LPN License in the State of Michigan
Current CPR Certification
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Nursing Management.
Bachelor’s or an Associate Degree in Nursing.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and healthcare policies.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with PointClickCare (PCC) is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Unit Manager assists the DON to plan, coordinate and manage the nursing department.
UM is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to the residents.
Helps assure that adequate strategies are in place to verify the current licensure and credentials of nursing employees.
Aids with scheduling and performing resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
Assists in maintaining administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
Assists in maintaining for each level of nursing personnel: The nursing services philosophy and objectives. Standards of practice. Policies and Procedures. Job descriptions.
Helps develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the Resident/Resident population.
Participates in the budget process of the facility and helps maintain the nursing supply, equipment, and nurse staffing budgets.
Maintains current knowledge of applicable managed care, Medicare and state Medicaid regulations, reimbursement systems and methodology.
Aids in making assignments to others taking into consideration Resident safety and that assignments are commensurate with the educational preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.