LPN​/RN Unit Manager

Position Type: LPN or RN Unit Manager!

Welcome to Cherokee Park Rehabilitation! As the name implies, we are nestled in the heart of the beautiful Cherokee Park. We are a long-term care and rehabilitation home dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We pride ourselves on creating a home-like atmosphere where residents feel valued, comfortable, and respected. Our center features a women-only Alzheimer's care wing, providing specialized and compassionate care in a supportive and safe environment.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond resident care, as we equally prioritize the satisfaction, growth, and well-being of our staff. At Cherokee Park, you are not just an employee; you are a valued member of our family. Experience a workplace that values your contributions, encourages your growth, and provides a sense of belonging. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our residents while advancing your career in a supportive and nurturing environment.

• Career Growth Opportunities:
  We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events:
  Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program:
  Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
• Retirement Savings Plan:
  Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
• Daily Pay Option:
  Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
• Uniforms Offered:
  Ensuring a unified workplace environment.
• PTO with accruals for full-time employees:
  Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.

• Monitors facility clinical systems to effectively facilitate quality resident care in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines.
• Successfully delivers basic nursing care to residents under in accordance with care plans as ordered by a physician.
• Directs and develops RNs, LPNs and CNAs working on the unit to ensure the delivery of high quality care and services in accordance with all laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Conducts on-going assessments of residents to identify care needs and makes needed revisions to the care plan based on changes in resident condition.
• Works in conjunction with the ADON and DON to provide resolution of grievances or concerns related to resident care or family issues.
• Documents interventions and resident or family education efforts timely and accurately.
• Conducts rounds within the nursing department to assess resident conditions and clinical practices.
• Accurately documents nursing care notes in resident charts in a timely manner.
• Performs medication administration and IV duties in accordance with the care plan as ordered by a physician.
• Monitors progress of the residents and makes suggestions regarding treatment plans which may further meet their care needs.
• Observes resident behavior, vital signs, symptoms, responses to treatment and reports findings to nursing supervisors.
• Completes resident incident reports upon identifying changes in the condition of residents.
• Monitors residents’ skin to identify the risk of pressure sores.
• Responsible for a wide variety of nursing administrative duties.
• Places medication and refill orders with the resident pharmacies as needed.
• Takes inventory of narcotics and monitors emergency kits.
• Performs shift change reports with the previous shift nurses and ensures proper follow up.
• Understands and follows proper procedures for admission, transfer and discharge of the residents.
• May assist in the recruitment, selection and orientation of qualified team members for the Nursing Department.
• Provides expectations and monitors the performance of specific nursing staff.
• Delegates assignments and provides overall supervision to RNs, LPNs and CNAs on the nursing unit.
• Effectively communicates guidelines and on-the-job training and procedures to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Restorative Aides, residents, families and physicians.
• Provides overall supervision for timely responses to call lights; responds…