Unit Manager, RN Center SNC

Position: Unit Manager, RN (FT, Days, Center City SNC)
Location: Wilkes Barre

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Unit Manager is responsible for the twenty-four hour management of his/her respective nursing unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for all administrative and professional working policies pertaining to his/her section, as well as supervising, coordinating, and delegating the clinical duties and other unit activities, in order to provide quality resident care.

The Unit Manager must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her unit - adult through geriatric. The Unit Manager must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to their age-specific needs;

and to provide the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.

Type of supervision exercised: full. Jobs reporting to this position: RN, LPN, CNA, Restorative Aides, Unit Secretary.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program or Healthcare Management preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in a Long Term Care or Med/ Surg setting required.

Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience required.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be cleared by PA State Police Criminal History Check.

CPR Certification required or must be obtained and must be maintained.

Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners.

Good management skills required.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff, residents and visitors.

Must have demonstrated administrative ability, supervisory capabilities and reliability.

Must be able and willing to be available for daily twenty-four (24) hour call.

Must possess knowledge of Federal and State Regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate Work: duties require exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and/or up to 10lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects (i.e., occasional patient transfers).

Position involves bending, reaching, stooping and lifting (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift.

Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:

Occasional exposure to blood and body substances.

Exposure to needle sticks possible.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a well-lit nursing unit, which includes: nurses station, resident rooms, treatment areas, etc.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

E = Essential Element NE = Nonessential Element

• 15% Responsible for twenty-four hour clinical and staff management, clinical follow-up of residents, and problem situations on the nursing unit. Sets specific standards and objectives for the nursing unit. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes supervision of the Nursing Department. (E)

• 15% Performs all duties and functions of an RN. Assesses resident conditions and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing action to meet the physical, psychological, social, and geriatric needs of the resident. Participates in care conferences and development of individual care plans. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the staff's capabilities and qualifications.
  
  Directs maintenance of resident care records. (E)
• 10% Assists in establishing lines of authority and responsibility in defining duties of nursing personnel to assure departmental objectives are accomplished, and standards of nursing care are maintained. Promotes positive relationships and acts as liaison between resident, family, physician and resident care team. Reports to Director of Nursing any resident or staff related problem for review and appropriate action. Seeks…