Unit Manager/SDC

The Unit Manager/Staff Development is responsible for the evaluation of the Nursing Department in its delivery of quality resident care. She/he is to maintain standards of the facility as set forth by written policies. Is responsible for Quality Assurance Studies on a continual basis with a desired plan of correction to be submitted to the Administrator. This is a full-time 24/16 hour a week position.

Job Description

• 24-hour Unit Manager / 16-hour SDC
• Frequent rounds to all nursing units to evaluate resident care and provide support and encouragement to nursing staff
• Evaluates resident care and staff performance
• Provides positive and/or corrective action in dealing with respective unit nursing personnel
• Ensures all monthly audits are done correctly
• Communicates with residents, family members, physicians and staff to assure resident satisfaction
• Establish Quality Assurance Studies to monitor the quality of care received by residents
• Develop audit tools as needed
• Educate nursing staff in the proper documentation needed for audit tool
• Responsible for compiling of audit information as requested
• Ensures all residents rights/dignity
• Consults with and receives input from nursing and ancillary staff
• Actively supports and keeps Administrator and staff informed of Quality Assurance issues
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with Administrator, medical staff, and ancillary staff
• Practices standard precautions at all times, follows specific precautions when applicable
• Ensures that all employers have a pre-employment physical and Mantoux as required by state regulations
• Participates in New Hire General Orientation
• Maintains Staff Education Files
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• B.S. degree preferred
• Current R.N or LPN registration within state
• 4+ years experience preferred with a minimum of 2+ years of long-term care experience
• Minimum of two years previous leadership experience preferably in long-term care

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Progression
• Flexible Schedules
• Great Work Life Balance
• Overtime pay
• Sign on Bonuses
• Competitive Rates
• Medical
• Health & Wellness
• Care Management
• Prescription Discounts
• Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• EAP and College Tuition
• 401K Retirement Savings
• Earned Time off (Sick, Vacation, Personal)
• Paid Holidays