Nursing Home Unit Manager - Preferred Care at Mercer

 Unit Manager Responsibilities

• Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for resident care on assigned unit.
• Ensures complete and prompt reporting of incidents with follow-up as necessary to Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures based on identified needs.
• Oversees resident care to promote the highest level of physical, mental and psychosocial functioning possible for assigned unit.
• Actively participates in the Quality Assurance process, including attendance at Quality Assurance meetings and submission of required reports.
• Ensures that significant changes in resident condition are communicated to the physician, family or responsible party.
• Makes daily rounds on the unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met; this includes monitoring of dining room during meal times.
• Monitors, tracks, evaluates and reports infections for the unit. Acts as a resource for nursing staff.
• Attends and actively participates in nursing supervisory meetings.
• Has the knowledge and experience to push a cart as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Unit Manager Benefits

• An excellent rate of pay
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Full PTO Package

Unit Manager Requirements

• A valid RN license in the state of NJ Preferred
• Unit Manager experience in a skilled nursing / sub acute setting
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment