Unit Manager

Unit Manager Nurse RN or LPN

Job Title: Unit Manager Nurse

**Location:**Columbus NE

**Department:**Nursing

**Reports to:**DON

**Position Type:**Full-time Salaried

Shifts Available: M-F 8am-5pm with on call rotation

Job Summary:

As a Unit Manager at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest level of patient care and resident satisfaction. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our team and lead our nursing staff in delivering exceptional care to our residents. If you have a passion for nursing and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the unit operates efficiently, meets its goals, and coordinates with other units or departments as needed.
• Lead staff in delivering exceptional care to residents and support to their family members.
• Maintain resident records according to State and Federal guidelines.
• Help to maintain and restore health of residents.
• Act as a main point of contact between residents and their families.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed.
• Supervise, counsel, and provide discipline, when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality of care possible.
• Ensure the unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care.

Additional Job Functions:

• Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs and other committees as required.
• Provide a safe working environment for staff members, promptly reporting any accidents and implement corrective and preventive action appropriately.
• Participate in daily morning meetings.
• Provide education and coaching to nursing staff as needed to improve patient/resident outcomes.
• Provide clinical backup to floors as needed.
• Take weekend on-call according to the assigned on-call rotation schedule (if applicable).
• Complete Chart audits for Medicaid patients monthly.
• Develop and maintain the nursing policies and procedures as needed.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse with license in good standing in the state of Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state.
• Active CPR/BLS Required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate experience working with older adults in a resident-centered care role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate maturity, flexibility and self-direction.
• Ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with others.
• Ability to maintain a customer focus treating all residents with respect and integrity.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Employee Recognition (Birthdays, Anniversaries, Employee of the Month, etc)

Supportive Leadership Team

If you are a motivated and compassionate professional looking for a rewarding career, apply now to become a part of our team! Do not miss this opportunity to join a dynamic organization that is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to our residents.