Nurse Manager - Unit AB

The Nurse Manager functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct resident care. The position assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components, assumes responsibility for coordination of care focused on resident education, self-management, and customer satisfaction and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

The Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed.

The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. The position functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team, and enhances care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

The NM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth, adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels, equips staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. The position cultivates alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: