Unit Manager RN
Company: Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Daughters o
Location: Clifton
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Purpose of Your Job Position The primary purpose of your
position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to
supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNAs/GNAs
and other nursing personnel. To monitor the performance of
CNAs/GNAs, nursing and non-licensed personnel, provide education
and counseling, perform disciplinary action as necessary, and
complete performance evaluations. Such supervision must be in
accordance with current federal, state, and local standards,
guidelines, and regulations that govern our Center, and as may be
required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to
ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all
times. Duties and Responsibilities Administrative Functions Direct
the day-to-day functions of the CNAs/GNAs or other nursing
personnel in accordance with current rules, regulations, and
guidelines that govern the long-term care Center. Ensure that all
assigned nursing personnel including CNAs/GNAs comply with the
written policies and procedures established by this Center.
Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals,
job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions. Provide
discipline and evaluations of assigned CNAs/GNAs and other nursing
personnel in accordance with current rules, regulations, and
guidelines that govern the Center. Issue verbal and written
disciplinary warnings to assigned CNAs/GNAs and other nursing
personnel for violations of current rules, regulations, and
guidelines of the Center. Meet with your assigned nursing
personnel, including CNAs/GNAs, as well as support personnel, in
planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities. Ensure
that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects
the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this Center. Ensure
that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set
forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. Make written and
oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your
shift, as required. Cooperate with other resident services when
coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total
regimen of care is maintained. Ensure that all nursing service
personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the maintenance and implementation of the Center's
quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in Center surveys or inspections made by authorized
government agencies, as may be requested. Periodically review the
resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of
the resident's written discharge plan, as required. Assist in
planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge
plan, as necessary. Interpret the department's policies and
procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government
agencies, as required. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, as
required. Complete accident/incident reports, as necessary. Provide
information to the Billing Office as necessary to insure accurate
resident billing. Perform administrative duties such as completing
medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as
necessary. Education Must possess, at a minimum, a Nursing Degree
from an accredited college or university, or graduate from an
approved LPN/RN program. Experience Not applicable. On-the-job
training provided. Specific Requirements Must possess a current,
unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN in this
state. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the
English language. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary
to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the
residents served. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to
and be an example of teamwork and team concept. Must possess the
ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with
personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government
agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable
of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws,
regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care
facilities. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the
willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other
personnel. Must be able to evaluate the performance, initiate
disciplinary actions, and prepare and complete performance
evaluations for personnel. Must possess the ability to plan,
organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals,
objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for
providing quality care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful
disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle
difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and
principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing
practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a
resident's condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health
or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Must possess basic
computer knowledge.
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