LPN​/RN - Unit Manager - Long Term Care - Horizons Habersham

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Location:

Demorest, GA

Type:
Full time

Posted: 6 Days Ago

Job requisition : R24990

Job Category:
Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/

Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

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Job Summary:

Manages and coordinates the clinical and other unit activities on the resident’s unit in order to provide quality care and psychosocial well being. Manages and coordinates adequate staffing for each unit. Disciplines and/or teaches staff policy and procedures and makes sure they are followed. This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

• Licensure or other certifications:
  Maintains current RN licensure with Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Educational Requirements:
  
  Associates Degree.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of experience in long term care; past management experience helpful.

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred
  
  Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:

• Good clinical skills and abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Organization and leadership skills

• Ensures clinical staff uses appropriate techniques when giving patient care.
• Encourages staff participation in all required continuing education programs, in‑services, department meeting or committees.
• Provides updates to staff on policy and procedures changes of the facility.
• Monitors compliance in standards of care through observation and provides written documentation.
• Assesses the status of all residents within the facility and provides consultation or assistance to staff as needed.
• Makes daily rounds and talks with staff and residents.
• Provides appropriate orientation for new staff.
• Organizes/coordinates/monitors and evaluates care of residents in the facility.
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained on the unit.
• Accompanies physicians on rounds to answer questions, receive instructions, or note special resident care requirements.
• Shares clinical knowledge with nursing staff.
• Assists in coordinating admissions, transfers, or discharges of residents.
• Reports to housekeeping and maintenance any problems or issues with safety or cleanliness.
• Ensures adequate supplies are provided on the units.
• Regularly checks emergency equipment to ensure adequate supplies and everything is in working order.
• Provides regular updates to Director of Nursing on any issues identified on the unit
• Conducts or participates in regular staff meetings.
• Participates in the development and application of nursing care plans on the nursing unit.
• Makes recommendations in matters of hiring, promoting, terminating, or disciplining employees.
• Keeps current healthcare trends in nursing practice.

• Weight Lifted:
  Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried:
  Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision:
  Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending:
  Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking:
  Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work:
  Occasionally 0-30%
• Job Requires:
  Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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