Unit Manager - Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

PLANTATION NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

POSITION:                UNIT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT:        NURSING SERVICE

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reports to ADON/DON. Supervises the care of all the patients in pediatric side of health care facility. The pediatric unit manager has special training beyond the training of a staff nurse for the position that pertains to health care management, and in some places, a manager of nursing must hold a special license in order to be employed in that capacity.

Very competitive salary which is way above Indeed estimated range

EDUCATION: RN

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, shills and abilities necessary to perform essential functions of this job.

Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.

Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each employee.

Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of employee and facility information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of employee and facility property.

Able to understand and follow written and verbal directions.  Able to effectively communicate with staff members through verbal and/or written means.

Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility.  Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instructions in case of emergency.

Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of co-workers by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code.  Able to arrive and to begin work on time.

Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities within allotted time.

Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned. Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others. Other related duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Grievance
2. Wounds assessments
3. Staffing/ schedule/ PTO
4. 24 hour report
5. Stand-up meeting
6. Admission review
7. Rounds with MD, GI, Neuro etc...
8. Pharmacy report
9. Incident reports
10. Renewals
11. Reviewing orders / Reconciliations
12. EQ Health monthly reports
13. Coordination of discipline reports

PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS:

Successful performance of essential functions can best be achieved through consistent application of current knowledge, use of good judgment, common sense, ability to establish and carry out priorities, effective use of interpersonal skills and ongoing communication with residents, staff, families, interdisciplinary team members, and government officials, including state surveyors and ombudsmen.

This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour residential care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents with an average age of 80 years.  Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to; shift rotation, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in the nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff.

Essential functions are carried out in a variety of positions including standing and sitting.  To meet residents’ needs, virtually all positions require the ability to move freely through the building.  Stooping, bending, lifting and carrying, as well as other physical demands may be required as described in the Essential Physical Demands of this position.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE NURSING STAFF COORDINATOR:

These are the essential physical demands to perform the essential functions of this job as determined by your job analysis of this position.

MOBILITY

            Ability to move frequently and easily.

LIFTING

            Infrequent 50-60 pounds.

CLIMBING/BALANCING

            Infrequent

STOOPING/BENDING

            Infrequent

PUSHING:

            Infrequent

STANDING/SITTING

            Constant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

REACHING

            Often

HEARING

            Necessary for communication

SPEAKING

            Necessary for communication

VISION

            Necessary for documentation and assisting residents

COLOR VISION

            N/A

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THIS JOB

These demands document the environment of the specific environment of the jobsite for this position.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE

            Inside only

COLD/HEAT

            No extremes

WET/HUMIDITY

            No extremes

NOISE/VIBRATIONS

            No extremes

DRY/DUST

            No extremes

FUMES/ODORS/CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

            No extremes

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has determined that certain employees in nursing homes are at significant risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens such as Hepatitis B and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).