RN Unit Manager - Long Term Care - Horizons Limestone

RN Unit Manager - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone

RN Unit Manager - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone - Full Time Days

Job Summary:

The Team Leader provides overall leadership and management of the unit nursing staff. This person manages and coordinates clinical and other activities on the unit to provide quality resident care. This position carries 24-hour responsibility and accountability to the Director of Nursing. This position shares weekend call coverage for nursing department.

• Ensures clinical staff uses appropriate techniques when giving patient care.
• Encourages staff participation in all required continuing education programs, in-services, department meetings or committees.
• Provides updates to staff on policy and procedures changes of the facility.
• Monitors compliance in standards of care through observation and provides written documentation.
• Assesses the status of all residents within the facility and provides consultation or assistance to staff as needed.
• Makes daily rounds and talks with staff and residents.
• Provides appropriate orientation for new staff.
• Organizes/coordinates/monitors and evaluates care of residents in the facility.
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained on the unit.
• Accompanies physicians on rounds to answer questions, receive instructions, or note special resident care requirements.
• Calls MDs for orders (i.e., medication, treatments, etc.).
• Shares clinical knowledge with nursing staff.
• Assists in coordinating admissions, transfers, or discharges of residents.
• Reports to housekeeping and maintenance any problems or issues with safety or cleanliness.
• Ensures adequate supplies are provided on the units.
• Assists Nurses on their unit if needed, works as a Charge Nurse when needed for 7-3, 3-11, 11-7 shifts.
• Regularly checks emergency equipment to ensure adequate supplies and everything is in working order.
• Provides regular updates to the Director of Nursing on any issues identified on the unit.
• Conducts or participates in regular staff meetings.
• Participates in the development and application of nursing care plans on the nursing unit.
• Makes recommendations in matters of hiring, promoting, terminating, or disciplining employees.
• Keeps current healthcare trends in nursing practice.
• Follows up on MARs and treatment courses.
• Responsible for verifying end of the month physicians orders are correct, complete, signed, and in the chart.
• Responsible for following emergency procedures and supervising staff's participation (Code 99, fire or disaster codes).
• Assists in yearly budget preparation for the unit.
• Ensures all resident charges are properly recorded.
• Responsible for completing performance evaluations on employees.

• Licensure or other certifications:
  Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Georgia.
• Educational Requirements:
  
  Associate’s Degree.
• Minimum Experience:
• Other:

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred
  
  Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Two (2) years experience in long term care, past management experience helpful.
• Other:

• Good clinical skills and abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Organization and leadership skills

• Weight Lifted:
  Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried:
  Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision:
  Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending:
  Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking:
  Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work:
  Occasionally 0-30%
• Job Requires:
  Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Equal Opportunity Northeastern region health system is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.