Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager - Full Time Monday - Friday

We are looking for a talented and hard-working RN to join our ever-growing team.

Job Duties:

Assists in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of practice.
Performs required skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, policies and procedures.
Participates in interdisciplinary committees which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.
Follows facility procedures/protocols for admitting residents transferring to hospitals/clinics/outpatient visits and completion of appropriate documentation based on established guidelines.
Makes rounds on all resident rooms and ensures that the L.P.N.’s, C.N.A.’s and/or others under his/her supervision receive their resident reports, have their assignments and break times scheduled.
Assists the L.P.N. in establishing routines which facilitate a high level of nursing practice.
Receives and gives reports from and to outgoing and incoming shifts. Counts or ensures the counting of controlled drugs with outgoing and incoming shifts.
Coordinates/Prepares MDS schedules for quarterly, annual and significant change assessments.
Completes MDS Booklet as per schedule (Nursing Sections).
Reviews and signs off on all completed MDS and RAP Summary.
Develops care plans that demonstrate knowledge of criteria to ascertain resident specific needs based on health care problem(s).
Makes needed revisions and updates to the care plans.
Ensures that care plans are carried out which demonstrates familiarity with criteria to establish priorities specific to anticipated outcomes.
Monitors the provision of care for the residents in his/her assigned unit.
Interprets philosophy and objectives of nursing service to residents, families and others.
Identifies resident/family learning needs based on the discharge care plan as applicable and carries out appropriate teaching required.
Demonstrates ability to coordinate and collaborate with resident/family and other members of the comprehensive health care team.
Monitors the administration and accurate recording of medications used.
Investigates and follows through on medication errors.
Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and reactions, incidents and abnormal laboratory and x-ray results as required and documents same promptly.
Transcribes physician orders timely and ensures orders are implemented as appropriate.
Reports all resident, visitor and work-related accidents/injuries and demonstrates appropriate follow through by investigating, documenting and processing incident reports.
Accepts guidance, supervision, and criticism if needed.
Practices in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agencies regulations.
Assures that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc. are maintained at adequate levels at all times.
Assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing your nursing shifts.
Other responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Administrator.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
M.S./B.S. or equivalent experience preferred
Licensed to practice in New York State
Nursing experience which has acquired clinical competence and strong leadership skills.
Demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation for the aging process.
Ability to be self-directive in delegated areas of responsibility.

Shift Needs: Full time

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Benefits: Benefits Package Offered

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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