Overview
The RN Unit Manager is responsible for ensuring implementation of plans of care that are comprehensive and patient specific in collaboration with the ADNS/ CNO. This position will be responsible for ensuring that applicable and expected documentations are in place but are not limited to assessments, medication reconciliation and care plans. He/ she will also collaborate with medical and nursing leadership to promote institutional standards of care and monitor relevant data and benchmarks.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with other Unit Manager/s or Program Directors to ensure delivery of quality care to each patient on assigned unit/s beyond regular business hours.
- Informs CNO and/or Assistant Director of Nursing of all pertinent changes in residents and special problems related to nursing care of the residents on a daily basis.
- Tours the nursing units to ascertain the condition and needs of the residents on a daily basis
- Observes nursing care of the residents to insure that orders are carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician's instructions
- Assists in incident investigations; insures that reports are complete and meaningful, placing particular emphasis on determination of cause and preventative measures.
- Takes the lead in ensuring that admission is completed per protocol.
- May accompany physicians on rounds, assist him/her as necessary, receives instructions and notes on resident care requirement's.
- Problem-solves with the IDT team to promote patient services satisfaction
May render nursing care, administer medication and perform treatments.
- Follow up on daily concerns that may have not been addressed during regular business hours.
- Periodically reviews resident care plans with staff nurses.
- Provides for consultations with residents and/or families at times convenient for all parties to discuss problems, nursing care of residents and other relevant matters.
- Serves as liaison between day and evening Nursing Staff and other departments.
- Assists in planning, developing, organizing and implementing departmental goals and objectives.
- Exhibits creatively and initiative in pursing organizational and departmental growth and development.
- Assists in developing and/or revising departments policies.
- Submits appropriate reports as required.
- Communicates effectively on all levels both orally and writing.
- Maintains interdepartmental cooperation.
- Insures all code and regulatory requirements are met, as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Education Desired
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Three years experience.
Experience Desired
- One to Three years experience preferably in both geriatric and Sub acute setting.