Unit Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)
Company: The Oaks
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Live the Mission
Position Summary
The RN Unit Manager is responsible for supervising, implementing,
coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal
contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on
his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws,
regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in
nursing)
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must
maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
throughout employment
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during
orientation. CPR certification must remain current during
employment
Specific Job Requirements
- Advanced knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws,
regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute
care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives,
policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not
limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all
associates, vendors, etc
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or
confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and
compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life
Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and
other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs
to provide leadership on the floor
- Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner
- Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services
through interpersonal contact which allows patients to attain or
maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial
well being
- Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a
physician
- Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations
related to patient and staff safety
- Coordinate patient care plans and services
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude
towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary
team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and
move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: The Oaks, New Bedford , Unit Manager (Registered Nurse/RN), Executive , New Bedford, Massachusetts
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