Nurse Unit Manager - LPN - RN

Great opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager, which offers competitive pay, great benefits and a fantastic work environment. Eight Mile Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC has an immediate opening for a Nurse Unit Manager. Eight Mile N and R, is a 172 bed skilled nursing facility that emphasizes superior medical staff specializing in geriatric and rehabilitation measures to offer a wide range of in-house services. Our team is comprised of Physicians, Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Rehabilitation Therapists, Social Workers and Registered Dietitians.Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Unit Manager has authority, responsibility, and accountability for the overall management of residents on a designated unit on a twenty-four hour basis, seven days per week. The Unit Manager is responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of all nursing staff engaged in specific nursing practices and is responsible for transmitting each unit’s staff concerns to the appropriate department supervisor.

Some key responsibilities include :
Plans effective administration of nursing care in cooperation with other health related disciplines on each unit.
Responsible for assessment of resident needs, development and implementation of comprehensive care plan. Consults with resident’s physician in planning resident care. Periodically reviews and updates comprehensive care plan.
Evaluates incidents and determines emergency measures to be used. Assesses and directs emergency treatment to residents and staff involved in accidents. If necessary, notifies the physicians.
Completes the incident report with causes investigated and corrective actions taken and/or suitable recommendations made to avoid recurrence. Updates the care plan with new interventions.
Supervises planning of daily assignments for personnel on the unit.
Works with interdisciplinary team members in developing a discharge plan for individual residents and assists in achieving discharge planning.
Assists in orientating and directing new staff.
May provide input to the In-Service Coordinator in planning nursing in-service programs and on-the-unit conferences based upon an assessment of staff’s learning needs and/or resident care problems.
Assists in establishing and maintaining a positive staff and good public relations.
Is available for emergencies and assistance to nursing staff as needed.
Communicates and acts as a liaison among residents, family, physicians, and staff.
Informs the nursing supervisor and director of nursing services of pertinent information concerning resident status, staff actions, employee attitudes and suggestions.
Conducts resident rounds to assess and/or supervise nursing care, assess condition of residents, and safe, clean, comfortable environment.
Continues professional growth through reading current professional literature and attending professional meetings, seminars, and workshops.
Audits staff nurses to ensure that all resident care systems and processes are followed per policy.
Interested candidates may mail, fax email resumes or apply in person at Eight Mile Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC 4525 St Stephen Rd. Eight Mile, Al 36613. REQUIREMENTS
Maintains a current valid license as a registered professional nurse in good standing or maintains a current valid Nursing License as a licensed practical nurse in good standing.
Possesses a minimum one year of experience in nursing service administration. Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred.
Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Career Builder related terms
Registered Nurse – RN – Nurse – Nursing – Unit Manager – RN Unit Manager – Registered Nurse Unit Manager – R.N. – LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN Unit Manager – Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager