RN-Supervisor​/Nightshift

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.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Director of Nursing and facility administrator in directing the day-to-day functions of the facility's nursing services and other areas of facility operations, as assigned.
• Participating in developing, maintaining and updating written policies and procedures that govern day-to-day functions of the nursing department.
• Ensuring 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.
• Ensuring that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Making written and oral reports/recommendations to the DON or designee concerning operation of the assigned unit.
• Assisting in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' plans of care.
• Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program.
• Participating in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as requested.
• Reviewing the resident's written discharge plan. Participating in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
• Meeting with the nursing staff, and other departmental representatives, to plan and coordinate departmental and facility-wide services, programs and activities.
• Assisting with the admission, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Responding to reports of resident, employee and/or visitor accidents, incidents or unusual circumstances. Ensuring that appropriate documentation is made and that the initial investigation is completed and reported to appropriate persons.
• Interpreting department and facility policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government personnel as required.
• Making 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.
• Performing other administrative duties as requested by the DON or designee.
• Reviewing and validating unit staffing to ensure adequate coverage to meet resident needs.
• Participating actively in various committee meetings of the department and/or facility as requested by the DON or designee.
• Communicating and assisting with implementation of recommendations from established committees.
• Ensuring that a sufficient number of qualified RNs, LPNs and CNAs are available to ensure quality care is delivered.
• Developing or assisting in the development of work assignments for nursing service personnel.
• Assisting in meeting staffing needs for other facility departments, as requested by the facility administrator or department heads.
• Participating in the Orientation program for new associates and providing oversight to competency.
• Delegating to each Charge Nurse the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform his or her assigned duties.
• Assisting the Nurse Educator in developing and presenting in-service programs. Ensuring that these programs meet the continuing education requirements necessary for continued licensure and certification.
• Monitoring absenteeism based on absentee reports for individual associates.
• Reviewing complaints and grievances made by department personnel.
• Developing and maintaining 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.
• Meeting with your shift on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and to assist in the improvement of services.
• Reviewing and evaluating nursing service staffing patterns and making recommendations to the DON or designee for revisions, as appropriate.
• Participating in associate performance evaluations as…