We are looking to hire a hardworking RN Unit Manager to join our stellar team at Carespring in Erlanger, KY.
Growing your career as a Full Time RN Unit Manager is an awesome opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in communication, leadership and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of RN Unit Manager at Carespring today!
JOB DESCRIPTION
The unit manager must establish an example of professional behavior. He/She must be available to respond to the needs of the residents and staff as needed. The unit manager must have organizational skills. He/She must also constantly update their knowledge in these areas through ongoing education and membership in professional organizations. Salary range: $95,00 to $105,000 annually based on experience and licensure, with opportunity of further growth. OBJECTIVE To provide the highest quality of patient care by facilitating the continuation of the facility's nursing philosophy through guidance, education and example To expedite the patient and family adaptation to the geriatric environment through communication and education To create new enthusiasm and sensitivity toward patient care and promote creativity and autonomy in delivery of said care through trained nurse aides and nurses To assist and support the DON and act on his/her behalf during his/her absence To possess a thorough understanding of the DON job description and be able to assist in his/her duties as necessary and successfully manage the facility during the absence of the administrator and DON and to support the overall facility goals, policy and chain of command. RESPONSIBILITIES Resource nurse for patient care related questions or problems Monitors patient care and environment by making daily rounds independently and with the DON Coordination of ancillary services of PT, OT and Speech to assure family awareness and understanding of these services With the input of charge nurses, formulates and give evaluations to nursing assistants Responsible for proper management of infectious disease and compliance with CDC recommendations for isolation Coordinates the completion of MDS+ on all admissions as assigned Monitors the appropriate use of restraints, nutrition and appliances Education of new and inexperienced nurse's aides in proper methods of patient care Maintains/requisitions supplies necessary for the provision of patient care Provides ongoing inservice training on the spot as problems are identified Oversees the resident care of assisted living if applicable. Assists charge nurses during busy times Accepts, researches and solves complaints per policy and procedure Performs chart/charting audits to ensure proper care treatments and documentation of same as delegated Functions as member of the skin integrity team (SIT) and the Fall Team, provides input , solutions and review of results as necessary. Performs on-call services as required, ensuring adequate and safe staffing Member of the continuing quality improvement committee Is directly accountable to DON and ADON and is committed to keeping the director informed of all occurrences in the facility All other duties as delegated by the DON and ADON QUALIFICATIONS Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current license in the state in which he/she is practicing. Two years of successful management experience Desire to achieve geriatric certification Must be in good health and have capacity to work long hours if the need arises Must be able to relate to patients, families, and staff members in an efficient and diplomatic manner using communication and confrontation management skills (Subacute Unit): Must have experience on a skilled unit and maintain a current knowledge of all skills related to diagnosis admitted to unit Benefits of working as a RN Unit Manager in Erlanger, KY:
? Learning opportunities
? Advancement opportunities
? Advantageous package
