Unit Manager (RN or LPN)

Unit Manager (RN or LPN)

Carroll Park Healthcare is recruiting for a registered nurse to fill a management/leadership role in a skilled nursing facility setting. The Unit Manager supports the Director of Nursing with the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction during a designated shift.

The Unit Manager serves as a clinical operational liaison between units and the DON, ADON, medical director, and other nursing staff. He/she is responsible for the clinical operations of the Nursing Units including ensuring compliance with Carroll Park Healthcare policies and procedures, practice standards and regulations. This is primarily Monday-Friday position, but with rotating Manager on duty and/or On-Call. Currently offering $3000- $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time applicants.

Benefits: 401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, 20 total days PTO (paid time off) in the first year, flexible schedule, overtime pay, dailypay, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, wellness plans, sign-on bonus for full-time employees, employee referral bonus and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.

Duties:

• Observe and monitor residents' health and assess their needs to provide quality care
• Work with physicians to create individual care plans and assist them during required operations or procedures
• Maintain complete healthcare records and reports including PCC being utilized according to best practices.
• Supervise, manage, and assist in training LPN's and GNA's on staff
• Perform routine procedures as needed, including administering medication and injections, and provide emergency medical care when necessary
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the facility
• Collaborates with DON in maintaining adequate staffing coverage
• Effectively utilizes existing manpower to limit the amount of overtime/agency needed to support staffing
• Assess work performance of nursing staff while on duty ensuring timeliness in services to our patients/residents
• Maintain security of the facility, creating an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the needs of our staff, patients, and their families
• Monitoring nursing care to reduce hospitalizations and ensure positive outcomes.
• Encourages shift to shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.
• Reviews prospective Admissions in relation to existing nursing capabilities and ensures readiness to treat.
• Ensure that patient's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the patient health condition.
• Investigates patient/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution.

Requirements:

• Current state nursing licensure
• BLS/CPR certification
• In-depth knowledge of nursing care methods and health and safety guidelines
• Responsible and compassionate with outstanding organizational and communication skills
• Experience supervising GNAs and LPNs in a nursing home setting

Preferred Skills: Our ideal candidate is organized, interested in management positions, and committed to maintaining high standards. Prior LTC experience required.

Carroll Park Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.