Unit Manager - RN​/LPN

Overview

Unit Manager - RN/LPN. The position is full‑time/regular at 1424 Martin Luther King Jr Ln., Temple, Texas, at The William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home.

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care to residents while supervising unit nursing activities for the assigned shift.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age‑related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required

Experience and Skills:

• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience of leadership in restorative care.
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
• Works in office areas, therapy rooms, resident rooms, etc.
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with physicians, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department directors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary as well as in other positions as needed.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster, etc.).
• Must be constantly alert for resident safety.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs as may be required by current regulations.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, assaults from hostile residents, etc., throughout the workday as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Is subject to handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Is subject to lifting, carrying and supporting residents.
• Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, other departments, etc., to adequately plan for the resident’s restorative care needs.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must possess a current BLS/CPR certification through American Heart Association.

• Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Texas.

• This position primarily involves standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing and pulling (typical weight of 5 lbs. and maximum weight of 30 lbs., approximately), and lifting (minimum weight of 5 lbs. and maximum weight of 100 lbs., approximately).
• The position requires repetitive finger movements as well as hearing and talking on the phone and in person.
• Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress created by…