RN/Registered Nurse Unit Manager

Description

RN Unit Manager

SIGN-ON BONUS: up to $7,500

STARTING RATE: Salary- $74,880 - $79,040 (depending upon experience)

SHIFT: Full-Time Days , 8am - 4:30pm, (40+ HOURS A WEEK). WEEKENDS AND EVENINGS NEEDED AS OPERTIONALLY NECESSARY

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks

• Instant Pay Options

• Referral Bonuses

• Flexible Schedules

• Peer Mentorship

• Generous Paid Time Off

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Unit Manager oversees our subacute and long-term care units, assesses residents, and supports/directs staff as needed. Unit managers are responsible for managing the nursing unit. They primarily supervise the daily care of patients and ensure quality patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to the adult and geriatric population in the planning and delivery of care

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious disease, wound care, end of life care, if applicable

• Assures completion of a comprehensive nursing evaluation of a resident's physical, emotional and mental status upon admission/re-admission and when indicated, as well as, appropriate follow-up as indicated by the evaluation.

• Acting as the main point of contact between residents and their families

• Addressing and preventing concerns from family members

• Assists in developing, implementing, and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed

• Supervises the staff nurses, nursing rehab assistants, certified nursing assistants, unit clerks (if applicable), and completes annual and probationary evaluations of same

• Ensures their unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as company policies and procedures

• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care

• Completes admission and discharge assessments

• Oversees and audits changes made to care plans

• Delivers hands-on care and medicine distribution as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid NYS Registered Nursing License

• Minimum: 1-year experience as an RN in a long-term care setting

• Preferred: 3-5 years as an RN in a long-term care setting with supervisory experience

• Education: Minimum: Associates Degree Preferred: Bachelor Degree

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Displays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all circumstances.

• Excellent Communication Skills, coordinating activities in conjunction with other departments to ensure residents feel safe and empowered. Interacts positively with family members, updating them on how resident is doing.

• Displays excellent Customer Service by assisting and cooperating with other personnel and interdisciplinary teams exhibiting helpfulness and support to allteam members. Provides direction to visitors, staff, volunteers and external populations

• Problem solver identifying actual/potential problems and creates an action plan for resolution and then measuring outcomes to determine course of action.

• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness

• Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Absolut Care of Aurora Park

292 Main Street

East Aurora, NY 14052

CALL: (716) 954 - 6796 for more information

ABOUT US:

Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.

We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

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Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Nursing

• Associates or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• RN

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)