Rn Unit Manager

Overview

Monday Through Friday 8am-4pm Position general Job Description

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for the total care of residents on a designated shift and directly responsible for managing nursing staff, overseeing resident care, and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the facility.

• Perform admissions, discharges, transfers and readmissions to facility.
• Admissions arriving prior to the end of your shift are to be completed before leaving, including the RN assessment.
• Promote resident care by developing day-to-day administration and long-term planning, guiding and developing staff, and collaborating with physicians and clinical staff to ensure that each resident is receiving the best care and service.
• Complete Resident Roster and Resident Status/Condition Report and turn into DON.
• Complete Dietary Recommendation Report and return to DON within one week of receipt.
• Complete Pharmacy report and return to DON within two weeks of receipt.
• Check and report lab values to physicians and file to chart; maintain lab schedule.
• Assist with weight loss recommendations and special needs meetings.
• Ensure snacks are passed; make rounds with physicians as needed.
• Perform in-service and employee training as needed; turn in monthly QA on first Wednesday of each month.
• Assist with lunch meal on assigned QA team; complete weekly QA rounds.
• Follow up to ensure RNs/LPNs are performing essential job duties, supervising CNAs completing orders and in compliance with med pass; carry out all orders received to completion; write orders; fax orders to pharmacy; transcribe to MAR; chart in nurses’ notes; notify responsible parties as needed.
• Prepare 24-hour report and give complete shift report to oncoming supervisor.
• Make a complete set of compliance rounds on the halls at least once per shift; observe monthly medication pass on RNs/LPNs making a random selection; assist LPN staff with emergency and acute resident episodes, as well as staffing supervising needs.
• Act as liaison with resident families and sponsors; monitor for safety issues and accident prevention.
• Observe and direct staff in Infection Control issues and compliance; provide behavior monitoring and intervention with residents.
• Notify DON and/or Administrator of issues requiring their assistance such as accidents, reports of alleged abuse, inadequate staffing, or problems with employees’ families.
• Demonstrate professionalism and a supervisory role model; ensure resident care is performed to facility standards (e.g., bathing, grooming, positioning, incontinence care, catheter care).
• Monitor response to call lights; coordinate emergency response to fire, disaster, weather, etc.; monitor employees for proper use of body mechanics; complete employee accident reports and follow procedures.
• Monitor med rooms for cleanliness, compliance, and that doors are locked; perform staffing duties as assigned and needed; complete QA monthly assignments; participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s QAPI program for the nursing service department.
• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned; look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization.
• Perform specialized clinical services as required such as IV therapy, management of CVL, venipuncture, CPR, etc.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality; follow code of ethics in procurement, handling of confidential information, and personal conduct; maintain the confidentiality of all resident information including protected health information.
• Monitor for staff knocking on doors, utilize privacy curtains, demonstrate respect by correct name usage; maintain and preserve Resident’s Rights and dignity.
• Monitor soiled and clean utility rooms; ensure hallways are clear and without clutter; maintain a quiet professional environment.
• Ensure meal service is performed without problems and that all residents are assisted as needed. Any resident consuming