Unit Manager - Registered Nurse - $5,000 Sign On Bonus! - Community Wellness Partners
Oswego, NY
About the Job
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
+ Responsible for the planning, identifying and directing of all phases of resident health care for a 24-hour period for a designated residential unit.
+ Responsible for total resident health care, unit management and unit environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Oversees day-to-day unit administration and directs resident health care of one or more units.
+ Completes MDS and care plans. MDS are entered into computer. Utilize Equip reports and MX Manage reports in completing the MDS.
+ Communicates assessment and care plan information to staff. Utilizes CareTracker system to obtain resident information.
+ Attends Team Conference.
+ Assists with residents’ restorative care and self-help programs encouraging independence.
+ Makes rounds with physician on unit.
+ Assures that physician orders are current and appropriate and communicates same to unit nursing personnel.
+ Plans and delegates assignments to nursing staff.
+ Consults with Assistant Director of Nursing to obtain necessary human and material resources.
+ Conducts unit meetings with staff.
+ Communicates information and changes in facility policy and procedures to nursing staff.
+ Assures in depth resident assessments on care plans are developed, reviewed and revised as necessary and according to requirement.
+ Provides feedback to staff regarding their performance.
+ Evaluates performance of all unit nursing personnel at least annually and completes performance appraisals timely.
+ Admits and orients new resident to unit.
+ Requests supplies and equipment as needed.
+ Oversees direct care activities to assure that practices are consistent with facility policies.
+ Monitors residents while in dining room for need of assistance and intakes, and confers with Diet Technician and Dietitian.
+ Gives treatment and performs other professional services as required.
+ Notifies Director of Nursing, Physician and family of changes in resident’s condition as needed.
+ Assists in meeting residents’ spiritual and psychological needs.
+ Check appointment schedule and make sure that resident is ready and that consult sheets are done correctly.
+ Documents and investigates accidents and incidents.
+ Disciplines nursing personnel, as needed, according to facility policy.
+ Assures staff adhere to infection control practices.
+ Participates on committees as necessary.
+ Performs and/or coordinates resident assessment.
+ Makes frequent rounds on unit to evaluate resident status and staff performance. Checks skin problems daily and oversees treatment plan and documentation.
+ Abides by establishment policies and procedures checking for compliance by all staff on assigned unit.
+ Assists with orientation, instruction and supervision of other resident care personnel.
+ Responsible for scheduling staff off unit for mandatory in-services.
+ Keeps abreast of latest trends in geriatrics and attends in-services.
+ Monitors staffing patterns and maintains adequate staffing for the unit.
+ Must be available to periodically work more than eight (8) hours per day, or more than forty hours per week.
+ Other related duties that may become available or as directed by the supervisor, department head and/or administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
+ Current registration in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
+ Three years of nursing experience, with at least one year of experience in long term care nursing preferred.
+ Evidence of experience in nursing management and gerontological nursing.
+ CPR certification
+ Sincere desire to work with the aged and chronically ill.
+ Knowledge of medical, social and psychological needs of residents in long term care facility.
+ Well groomed, courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant when dealing with residents.
+ Level headed in emergency situations.
+ Possess an acute sense of responsibility.
Source : Community Wellness Partners
