Unit Manager/SDC

The Unit Manager/Staff Development is responsible for the evaluation of the Nursing Department in its delivery of quality resident care. She/he is to maintain standards of the facility as set forth by written policies. Is responsible for Quality Assurance Studies on a continual basis with a desired plan of correction to be submitted to the Administrator. This is a full-time 24/16 hour a week position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

· 24-hour Unit Manager / 16-hour SDC · Frequent rounds to all nursing units to evaluate resident care and provide support and encouragement to nursing staff · Evaluates resident care and staff performance · Provides positive and/or corrective action in dealing with respective unit nursing personnel · Ensures all monthly audits are done correctly · Communicates with residents, family members, physicians and staff to assure resident satisfaction · Establish Quality Assurance Studies to monitor the quality of care received by residents · Develop audit tools as needed · Educate nursing staff in the proper documentation needed for audit tool · Responsible for compiling of audit information as requested · Ensures all residents rights/dignity · Consults with and receives input from nursing and ancillary staff · Actively supports and keeps Administrator and staff informed of Quality Assurance issues · Develops and maintains effective relationships with Administrator, medical staff, and ancillary staff · Practices standard precautions at all times, follows specific precautions when applicable · Ensures that all employers have a pre-employment physical and Mantoux as required by state regulations · Participates in New Hire General Orientation · Maintains Staff Education Files · All other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

· Graduate from an accredited school of nursing · B.S. degree preferred · Current R.N or LPN registration within state · 4+ years experience preferred with a minimum of 2+ years of long-term care experience · Minimum of two years previous leadership experience preferably in long-term care

BENEFITS

· Tuition Reimbursement for Career Progression · Flexible Schedules · Great Work Life Balance · Sign on Bonuses · Competitive Rates · Medical · Health & Wellness · Care Management · Prescription Discounts · Dental, Vision · Life Insurance · Disability Insurance · EAP and College Tuition · 401K Retirement Savings · Earned Time off (Sick, Vacation, Personal) · Paid Holidays