LPN or RN Long Term Care Unit Manager

Unit Manager LPN or RN

The ideal candidate is a licensed LPN or RN with at least one year of long-term care or geriatric nursing experience, strong clinical and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate daily unit operations. They should be a compassionate, detail-oriented team player with excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities who is committed to providing high-quality resident care and exceptional customer service.

Compensation will be based on licensure and experience.

LPN $36-$38

RN $40-$42

Summary of Position

The Unit Manager plays an integral role in the success of our team and our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the nursing processes and to coordinate with the DON daily on unit needs. Such duties must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility and as may be required by the supervisor.

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 always maintained on the unit to adequately meet the needs of the resident and notify 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 in a timely manner.
• 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 that 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.
• Complete reports on all accidents involving residents and submit them to the Director as necessary.
• Complete and file assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician 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 programs.
• Complete an initial interim care plan. Participate with the Interdisciplinary Team in updating and reviewing care plans that identify 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.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Maintain an active 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 settings as an LPN.

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 to seventy-five pounds.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients.
• Ability to use the 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:

• Execute 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

Platinum Service ®

Platinum Service ® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely, and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

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.

Acknowledgement

I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. If I require reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss accommodations.

Qualifications

Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation has served the Clearwater community since 1989. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including rehabilitation and long-term care hospice care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service® , our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation above other communities as a great place to work.

Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefits centered on you while performing meaningful work.

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