RN Unit Manager

Company: Lord Chamberlain Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Location: Stratford
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Full-Time position for a dynamic 60 bed Short term unit. Come join our team of medical professionals! FULL TIME RN UNIT MANAGERDAY SHIFT$5,000 SIGN ON BONUSPurpose of Your Job Position The primary purpose of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision 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 Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.Delegation of AuthorityAs Nurse Supervisor you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out youre assigned duties.Job FunctionsEvery effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.Miscellaneous InformationDuties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Functions Assist the Assistant Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations are current. Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day to day nursing procedures performed in this facility. Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions to the Director. Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care. Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services. Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required. Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs, and activities. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.RHMLCby Jobble

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