Nurse Unit Manager

2 months ago

Ithaca, United States Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Full time

Summary/Objective

Provides, plans, coordinates or manages nursing care and health education to nursing home residents on assigned unit throughout all hours of operation

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Demonstrates the knowledge and clinical expertise required to effectively supervise all nursing activities in the facility or the units to which assigned.
  • Reviews and implements all nursing procedures and systems relative to the unit(s).
  • Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality Resident care.
  • Assesses and evaluates the performance and competency of staff on unit(s).
  • Uses a systematic approach to provide individualized nursing care.
  • Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of the Resident.
  • Contributes to the Resident’s assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the development of a plan of care.
  • Develops a plan of care based on assessment, implementing nursing care.
  • Evaluates the Resident’s responses to nursing interventions.
  • Selects and institutes appropriate nursing intervention which might be required to stabilize a

Resident’s condition and/or prevent complications.

  • Consults with physician or licensed independent practitioner.
  • Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, non-effective or contraindicated

by consulting with the appropriate licensed practitioner and notifying the ordering practitioner when

making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.

  • Knows the rational for the effect of medications and treatments and correctly administer same.
  • Accurately reports and documents the Resident’s symptoms, responses and status.
  • Demonstrates measures to promote a safe environment for Residents and others.
  • Designs, promotes and organizes Resident education and counseling based on health needs.
  • Collaborates with the Resident, members of the healthcare team and, when appropriate, the

Resident’s significant other(s) in the interest of the Resident’s healthcare.

  • Consults with, utilizes and initiates referrals to appropriate community agencies and healthcare

resources to provide continuity of care.

  • Accepts only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with one’s own educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability and obtains instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing nursing procedures or practices.
  • Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties while adhering to facility policies and procedures.
  • Understands fire and emergency, safety and security procedures to include elopement.
  • Ensures that the charge nurses are adequately supervising the staff on their units.
  • Takes call as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises employees in the department and others for whom they are administratively or professionally

responsible by following policies and applicable laws.

Supervisory responsibilities include:

  • Interviews, hires, and trains employees.
  • Schedules, plans, assign and direct work.
  • Receives calls and finds replacements for absent staff.
  • Prepares performance evaluations
  • Approves errors in time cards or other timekeeping records.
  • Receives and resolves employee complaints.
  • Monitors and corrects job performance of employees.
  • Disciplines employees up to and including discharge.

Infection Control

Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation and standard precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross- contamination.

Language Skills

Must be able to speak and write in the English language in an understandable manner. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write correspondence and effectively present information and respond quickly to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

 

Resident Rights

Promotes and protects residents’ rights; assists residents to make informed decisions; treats residents with dignity and respect; protects residents’ personal belongings; reports suspected abuse or neglect; avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards; supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.

Continuing Education

Attends in-service and education programs and attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

  • Prefer a registered nurse with management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing. Minimum of licensed practical or vocational nurse with experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Current state license to practice as a nurse.
  • Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.
  • Pass required background check
 

 

 

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