Unit Nurse Manager / RN

AdamsPlace•Franklin, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

NHC Place Cool Springs is seeking a Unit Manager, Registered Nurse. Qualified applicants with professional experience in geriatrics and nursing administration are encouraged to apply. This role requires a licensed RN or LPN with demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in nursing practice, and the ability to assist the Director of Nursing (DON) with duties as needed.

Requirements

RN or LPN graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in TN
Professional experience in the practice of geriatrics
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in nursing practice
Ability to communicate effectively with the medical/health care community, patients and families.
Ability to interpret and implement regulations (state and federal).
Ability to organize and implement systems to manage and enhance patient services.
Ability to manage through delegation, goal setting, and building respect from all nursing staff through use of positive leadership principles.
Ability to plan and direct nursing service in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Must be able to make administrative decisions as required during the DON’s and administrator’s absence.
Working knowledge of center’s fire, safety and disaster procedures.
Implements federal, state and local regulations pertaining to nursing service

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in the practice of geriatrics, nursing administration

Responsibilities

Maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.
Utilizing the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.
Exhibiting organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.
Practicing continuous quality improvement thinking and problem-solving skills.
Assists the DON in duties as needed.