RN Nurse Supervisor - Infection Control

Facility:
Medi Lodge of Gaylord

Summary:

The Unit Manager Registered Nurse is responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care healthcare facility.

• Medical Benefits:
  Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits:
  Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options:
  Get paid daily, weekly, or bi‑weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge:
  Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance:
  Three options available.
• Education Assistance:
  Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

• Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing, degree preferred.
• Licenses / Certification: Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) (if state requires);
  Valid CPR certificate.
• Experience: Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long‑term care environment.

• Performs General Management Functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians' interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Monitors the clinical operations of the unit and resident’s conditions and ensures that appropriate and quality care is administered.
• Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills and guides and observes staff that may need assistance with procedures.
• Participates in facility “QA” program.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• Skilled in motivation of staff and leadership.
• Skilled in work assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.