PRN Unit Manager - LPN- Springfield

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Springfield, MO 65810
• Position Type:
  Part Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Job Category:
  Health Care – Unit Manager (LPN)

Assists the Director of Nursing; plans, develops, organizes, and coordinates day‑to‑day functions of the unit.

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs nursing services for residents on the unit.
• Ensures compliance with current applicable federal, state and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Reviews complaints and grievances made or filed by staff, making appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, and equipment to meet resident needs.
• Assists in developing written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of nursing needs for each resident.
• Assigns nursing/aide duties as indicated.
• Encourages staff to attend and participate in outside training programs and schedules times as appropriate.
• Reviews nurses’ notes to verify descriptive, compliant documentation.
• Promotes dignity, respect, and rights of all residents; establishes a culture of compliance with all facility policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures, maintains confidentiality of PHI, and reports noncompliance, abuse or neglect.
• Participates in life safety and emergency drills, carrying out duties as part of the emergency plan.
• Reports work‑related injuries and occupational exposures to supervision as per facility policy.
• Completes training, competency skills, and assigned portions of MDS and care‑plan meetings.
• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities and performance improvement committees.
• Accepts licensed nurse assignments as staffing needs require.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

• Licensed practical nurse (LPN) with a valid license in the state of practice.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two (2) years of direct care experience in long‑term care, restorative or geriatric settings as an LPN.
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing management experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Meeting all state licensing or certification requirements and no disciplinary action against license.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Independent decision‑making ability when warranted.
• Tactful handling of residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and general public.
• Patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult situations.
• Physical ability to move intermittently, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift overhead as required.
• Ability to work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic computer skills, including navigation of electronic medical record systems.
• Leadership and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with other staff.

Agreement to abide by all facility standards, policies, and procedures, including the compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Performance will be evaluated annually using the following scale:
Unsatisfactory, Needs Improvement, Meets Standards, Exceeds Standards
.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rights law], Rocky Mountain Care will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. Contact HR at (801) 397‑4130 or

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.