RN Unit Manager - Gethired

OVERVIEW:

Assist the Director of Nursing and Associate Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the clinical care planning and delivery processes to ensure the coordination of quality patient care.
• Assesses residents/clients upon admission and periodically as conditions change
  
• Performs rounds to evaluate patient condition
• Provides or assists with the delivery of direct patient care when indicated, including activities of daily living, meal assistance, medication and treatment administration, and leisure activities
• Obtains and implements Physician Orders, checking for accuracy and completeness
• Communicates between shifts regarding changes in resident/patient conditions
• Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients/residents, staff and visitors
• Provides clinical assessment to MD/NPs on call for quality outcomes delivered to patients
• Plans, implements and evaluates the clinical competencies and on-going educational/orientation needs of the staff.
• Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services
• Participate in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the resident’s written discharge plan
• Ensure that a sufficient number of nursing staff is available for each shift to ensure that quality care is maintained
• Make daily rounds of the Nursing Services Department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments  
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel and make appropriate reports to the DON
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory and other responsibilities as required

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Nurse license in Florida
• Peripheral IV certification
• Minimum 5+ years nursing experience in a hospital, nursing home or other healthcare setting
• 1+ year experience as a nurse supervisor
• CPR/BLS certified