- Direct and supervise all aspects of resident care given on the unit.
- Conduct resident rounds daily, addressing issues and concerns as needed.
- Perform and document a comprehensive assessment of each resident.
- Oversee the development of an accurate comprehensive care plan based on each resident's assessment, and review and revise as necessary.
- Participate in resident care conferences.
- Document resident care provided and resident's response or lack of response to care provided.
- Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, and include sufficient information for follow-up action as needed.
- Monitor and evaluate performance of professional nurses, nursing assistants and unit clerk.
- Conduct disciplinary meetings with staff in accordance with Villa policy.
- Report changes in resident's conditions to supervisor, physician, and responsible party as necessary.
- Follow established standards of nursing practice and implement facility policies and procedures, interpreting them to professional nurses, nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, residents, family members and physicians.
- Identify resident problems, emergency situations, safety hazards and initiate appropriate action to resolve.
- Prepare time schedules.
- Administer and document medication and treatments per physician orders.
- Order medications according to pharmacy protocol.
- Conduct regularly scheduled floor meetings to improve communications and resolve problems.
- Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned unit.
- Follow facility admission/discharge/transfer procedures.
- Assist wing nurse in communicating resident admission to other departments and physicians.
- Listen to resident, family or physician concerns and initiate appropriate action.
- Prepare nursing assistants' assignments with wing nurse and explain pertinent resident care.
- Document on residents' progress notes as necessary.
- Practice infection control according to facility procedures.
- Participate in survey by authorized government agencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Resident Care Coordinator or Director of Nursing, as needed.
- Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.
- Adheres to the Organizations Policies and Procedures regarding the Compliance Program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
- Follows all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current license as an RN in the state of Pennsylvania
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in geriatric setting
- Some medical-surgical experience preferred
- Knowledge of current nursing practices
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations in Long Term Care
- Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid
- Strong computer skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to seek out new methods and incorporate them into current nursing practice
- Moderate to heavy physical effort
- Lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
- Balance of sedentary/mobility work
- Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending
- Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment
- Frequently transfers and repositions residents
- Ability to communicate verbally
- Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications
- Must be able to write legibly
- Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Unit Manager
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Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionSUMMARY OF JOB:
The Unit Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating all nursing care on the unit. The Unit Manager supervises assigned staff and has 24-hour responsibility/accountability for the functioning of the unit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
STANDARD
EXPECTATION
Spirit of Unity and Teamwork
Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.
Respect
Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.
Spirit of Hospitality and Relationship Building
Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.
Communication
Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.
Responsibility, Sense of Ownership and Stewardship
Assumes responsibility for the Villa's reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.
Compassionate Care and Service
Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
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