RN Unit Manager

Facility: Medi Lodge of Gaylord

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Start a rewarding and stable career with Medi Lodge today!

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus:
  We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition:
  Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development:
  Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner:
  Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the Michigan Works! Association.

• 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.

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

Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing, degree preferred.

Licenses/Certification: Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) (if state requires)

Licenses/Certification: 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.