RN Unit Manager Skilled Nursing - Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct nursing services for residents on the unit assigned.
• Ensure compliance with current applicable federal, state and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Report complaints and grievances to the Director of Nursing or Executive Director.
• Ensure an adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on the unit at all times to adequately meet the needs of the resident and notifies appropriate personnel of needs. 
• Assist in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident.
• Coordinate nursing/aide assignments as indicated.
• Coordinate admissions for arrival timing and ensuring rooms are supplied with necessary equipment.
• Collaborate with nursing team to complete the admission process on daily scheduled admissions.
• Coordinate with nursing and social services on discharge planning, home health services etc.
• Assure provider orders are processed timely.
• Meet and work to resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the DON and ED.
• Wound and skin care management.
• Assure family and providers updates are completed and documented.
• Assist in arranging transportation and appointments for residents and other third-party services.
• Provide Medication administration and treatments to residents as needed.
• Participate in on-call nurse manager rotation.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings as needed.
• Communicate with health care provider to review resident care concerns, complete orders, clinical notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Transcribe orders from health care provider report and process to appropriate department.
• Fill out and complete accident/incidents involving residents. Submit to Director as required.
• Complete and file assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting errors, etc. to DON.
• Ensure that pertinent clinical documentation is completed according to policy.
• Enter and track infections in designated infection control program.
• Complete an initial interim care plan. Participate with the Interdisciplinary Team in updating and reviewing care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills:

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public. 
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility. 
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience providing direct care in long-term care, restorative or geriatric setting as an LPN/RN

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements. 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:

•  Prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach
• Fine motor skills

Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

• Executes tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally
• Ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions
•  Visual acuity
•  Hearing alertness

Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting 

Other Requirements:

• n/a

Conclusion:

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.