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RN Unit Manager

RN Unit Manager

St Luke Health ServicesOswego, NY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

$43.00 / Hour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

  • Responsible for the planning, identifying and directing of all phases of resident health care for a 24-hour period for a designated 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.
  • Communicates assessment and care plan information to staff.
  • Attends Team Conference.
  • Assists with residents’ care as needed.
  • 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.
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