RN Unit Manager

The primary purpose of the RN Unit Manager position is to supervise the clinical applications and facility operations on a 24/7 basis for an assigned unit in the facility.

• Assist the Director of Nursing (or designee) and facility administrator in directing the day-to-day functions of the facility’s nursing services and other areas of facility operations, as assigned.
• Participate in developing, maintaining and updating written policies and procedures that govern day-to-day functions of the nursing department.
• Ensure that a copy of the Nursing Policies & Procedures Manual is available at each nursing station, is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed at this facility.
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the DON or designee concerning operation of the assigned unit.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ plans of care.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the facility’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program.
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as requested.
• Review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan as required.
• Meet with the nursing staff, and other departmental representatives, to plan and coordinate departmental and facility-wide services, programs and activities.
• Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents as required.
• Respond to reports of resident, employee and/or visitor accidents, incidents or unusual circumstances. Ensure that appropriate documentation is made and that the initial investigation is completed and reported to appropriate persons.
• Interpret department and facility policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government personnel as required.
• Make daily rounds of the unit to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards of practice and in accordance with all federal and state licensure regulations.
• Perform other administrative duties as requested by the DON or designee.
• Review and validate unit staffing to ensure adequate coverage to meet resident needs.

• Participate actively in various committee meetings of the department and/or facility as requested by the DON or designee.
• Communicate and assist with implementation of recommendations from established committees.

• Ensure that a sufficient number of qualified RNs, LPNs and CNAs are available to ensure quality care is delivered.
• Develop or assist in the development of work assignments for nursing service personnel.
• Assist in meeting staffing needs for other facility departments, as requested by the facility administrator or department heads.
• Participate in the Orientation program for new associates and provide oversight to competency.
• Delegate to each Charge Nurse the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform his or her assigned duties.
• Assist the Nurse Educator in developing and presenting in-service programs. Ensure that these programs meet the continuing education requirements necessary for continued licensure and certification.
• Monitor absenteeism based on absentee reports for individual associates.
• Review complaints and grievances made by department personnel.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments to ensure that nursing services are coordinated with other resident services with the goal of meeting the residents’ needs.
• Meet with your shift on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and to assist in the improvement of services.
• Review and evaluate nursing service staffing patterns and make recommendations to the DON or designee for revisions, as appropriate.
• Participate in associate performance evaluations as requested.
• Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and in compliance…