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Nurse Unit Manager

Extended Care Clinical
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time

Nurse Unit Manager

RN or LPN

Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities.

This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.

We always aim to offer the highest standard of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and know that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.

Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and asmay be required by the DON or Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for managing the clinical care of residents by assigning different tasks to nurses within the department ensuringnursingcareisprovidedthroughassessment,implementation,andevaluationoftheplanofcare.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes :

  • Health insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(K) Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
  • Voluntary life and disability insurance
  • Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule
  • APPRECIATE YOU PERKS our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More!

Nurse Unit Managers must have the following :

  • NursingDegreeordiplomafromanaccreditedCollegeorUniversity.
  • PossessacurrentlicensetopracticeintheStateasaRegisteredNurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
  • 2+yearsofsupervisoryexperiencepreferred.
  • Long-TermCareandMDSexperiencepreferred.
  • Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
  • Strong interpersonalandteamdevelopmentskills.
  • Graciousandwelcomingpersonalityforcustomerserviceinteraction.
  • Abilitytorelatepositively,effectively,andappropriatelywithresidents,families,community members, volunteer, and other facility staff.
  • Abilitytomulti-taskandremaincalmunderstress.
  • Analyticalandproblem-solvingskills.
  • Theabilitytounderstandprocessdevelopmentandimprovement.
  • Ability toorganizeand prioritizework.
  • MaintainsFacilitydresscodeandhygiene policies.
  • EnsuresallelementsoftheFacilityAbusePolicyaremaintainedandenforced.
  • Performsduties,whichmayincludetransportation or residents / patients,asassignedinFacility.
  • ResidentRights
  • KnowstheResidentRightsandhelpsresidentunderstandandexercisetheirrights.
  • Reportsresidentconcerns,complaints,commentstoappropriateAdministrative personnel.
  • Maintainsconfidentialityofallresidentinformation.
  • Safety
  • KnowsandfollowsFacilityCenterRules.
  • Demonstratesproperuseofequipment.Reportsequipmentneedsorrepairs.
  • Followsfacilitysmokingpolicy.
  • Reportsandfollowsappropriateprotocoltoreportanyaccidents / incidentsofresidents, staff or visitors to the appropriate Administrative personnel.
  • Reportsanyhazardousconditions / equipment.
  • UnderstandsandfollowsanyDisasterPlans.
  • Understandsandfollowsinfectioncontrolstandards,policiesandprocedures.
  • HIPAA
  • FollowsandadherestoFacility’spoliciesandproceduresregardingHIPAAcompliance.
  • Ensuresintegrityandconfidentialityofallpatientfinancialdata.
  • Reportsallsuspectedviolationsofcompany’sHIPAApoliciesandproceduresto appropriate Administrative personnel.
  • Responsible, attentive, knowledgeable and provideshighqualitycare topatients.
  • Mustbeabletoadapttoaflexibleworkscheduleandoccasionalovernighttravel.
  • Mustbeavailableto24hoursadayon-callemergenciessupport.
  • Possessspecialinterestin,andapositiveattitudeabout,workingwithshortandlong-termcare residents and the elderly.
  • Mustbewillingtoparticipateinall-handsondining.
  • Possessexcellent managementskillsincludingthedelegation ofresponsibility tosubordinates.
  • Abilitytoread,writes,speak,andunderstandEnglish.
  • Meetsallhealthrequirements,asrequiredbylaw.
  • Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.MicrosoftOfficeversion1997,2000orXP,MSWord,MSAccess,MSExcel,E-mail, Outlook, Internet Explorer.
  • Performotherdutiesasassignedandconsistentwithlevelofpreparationandexperience.

As a skilled, compassionate Nurse Unit Manager, you will :

  • Makesfrequentroundstonoteresident / patientconditionsandtoensurenursingpersonnelare performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
  • Givesandreceivesthenursingreportuponreportinginandendingshiftdutyhours.
  • Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, med. Cart, medication room, etc.), resident / patientcareroomsandtreatmentareasaremaintainedinacleanandsanitarymanner.
  • Ensuresmedicationroomsandmedicationcartsarelockedaccordingtoregulation.
  • Monitorssuppliesandordersasneeded.

AttendsregularlyconductedstaffmeetingsasscheduledbytheDirectorofNursing / Unit Manager.

Managesandparticipatesregularlyincontinuingeducationin-serviceprograms.

Assists the Directorof Nursing in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursingactivities in accordancewithcurrentrules,regulations,andguidelinesthatgovernthelong-termcarefacility.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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