UNIT MANAGER 7-3 LPN/RN!!

Job title Unit Manager:Duties of Unit Manager:• Oversee unit Assist with treatment and medication administration• Assist with Admissions Participate in family meetings and discharge planning process including but not limited to equipment management and VNA referrals• Notify and update insurance companies on admissions, discharges and changes in condition for managed care residents• Attend and participate in weekly Medicare meetings• Attend and participate in daily meetings• Conduct daily audits of all new admission charts• Serve as liaison between family, patient, doctor and other departments Investigate all incident reports and follow-up accordingly• Participate in managing staff and assignments to ensure quality of care• Participate and report on patient conditions in weekly risk meetings• Conduct audits as directed by DNS in annual survey prep• Participate in annual evaluations of staff• Take on-call hours on weekends and holidays as assignedQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:• Graduate of accredited school of Nursing• Valid Nursing licensure in Massachusetts• Valid CPR certification• At least 1 year of nursing experience (preferred)• Computer skills are highly valuable, but actual knowledge of our EMR will be taught during the orientation process.Safety & Health Requirements:• Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and reports appropriately.• Follows facility fire, safety and evacuation plans.• Functions effectively in emergency situations.• Follows facility procedures related to control of equipment and supplies within the unit. Assures that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment and supplies are stored before leaving care area on breaks and at end of shift.• Places bedpans, linen, washbasins and soiled linen in proper area.• Observes infection control procedures including hand washing and isolation procedures.• Assumes responsibility for the safety of residents under his/her supervision, including resident alarms being on and intact when ordered for resident.• Performs resident alarm checks when assigned per facility protocol.• Observes all facility safety policies and procedures.• Utilizes proper body mechanics for self and residents including use of gait belts and other equipment.• Transports residents in required equipment safely to other departments or activities.• Maintains residents' units - bedside table, bureau, closets, personal care items in a clean and orderly fashion.• Knows and uses universal precautions.Individual Growth Requirements:• Participates in facility education programs as assigned.• Attends all classes as assigned and completes assignments.• Comes to work in a clean neat uniform and consistently presents a professional appearance in accordance with department dress code.• Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.• Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner.• Assists others when own work is completed.• Effectively organizes varying workloads.Documentation Requirements:• Documents incidents and/or unusual problems according to established facility procedures. i.e. personal injuries within 24 hours; residents incidents immediately.• Documents in the nursing assistant notes the care and treatment provided to the resident and the resident's response or lack of response to care provided.• Documents positioning and restraint usage on designated flow sheets.General Requirements:• Follows established performance standards and performs duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.• Assumes accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the unit assigned and within his/her span of control.• Listens tolerantly and patiently to resident and family complaints and report problems to Charge Nurse.• Follows Resident's Rights policies at all times including confidentiality, privacy and dignity.• Consistently works cooperatively with residents, charge nurses, staff nurses, restorative assistants, other nursing assistants, physicians, families, consultant personnel, ancillary service providers and administration.• Performs other related duties as directed by licensed nursing personnel.• Accepts assignments to specific areas of nursing home at the discretion of management.NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• Assists new employees in following established facility policies and procedures.• Participates in resident care conferences and other facility meetings as assigned.• Reviews care plans and performs nursing care as outlined.• Follows facility procedures for admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.• Performs post mortem care according to facility policy and procedure.• Accompanies patients to appointments out of facility.

Created: 2024-11-17