RN / LPN Unit Manager - West Bridgewater, United States - Life Care Center of West Bridgewater

    Life Care Center of West Bridgewater
    Life Care Center of West Bridgewater West Bridgewater, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    _*Position Summary*_


    The RN/LPN Unit Manager is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

    *Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
    • Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
    • Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active RN or LPN license in good standing throughout employment.
    • One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
    • Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
    *Specific Job Requirements
    • Advanced knowledge in field of practice
    • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
    • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
    • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
    • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
    • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
    • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
    • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
    • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's _Code of Conduct_ and completes mandatory _Code of Conduct_ and other appropriate compliance training
    *Essential Functions
    • Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor
    • Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner
    • Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact which allows patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being
    • Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician
    • Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety
    • Coordinate patient care plans and services
    • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
    • Assist in the evacuation of patients
    • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
    • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
    • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
    • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
    • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
    _*An Equal Opportunity Employer*_


    Job Type:
    Full-time


    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Continuing education credits
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • On call

    Work setting:

    • In-person
    • Long term care
    • Nursing home
    • Rehabilitation center

    Ability to Relocate:

    • West Bridgewater, MA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Work Location:
    In person