Nurse Unit Manager

Overview

Nurse Unit Manager role at Emerald Healthcare — Lincoln, NE

Location:

Lincoln, NE | Department:
Nursing |

Reports to:

DON | Position Type:
Full-time Salaried

Shifts Available: M-F, 8am-4:30pm, On-Call Rotation

• Ensure that the unit operates efficiently, meets its goals, manages resources effectively, and coordinates with other units or departments as needed.
• Lead staff in delivering exceptional care to residents and support to their family members.
• Maintain resident records according to State and Federal guidelines.
• Help to maintain and restore health of resident.
• Act as a main point of contact between residents and their families.
• Address and assist in preventing concerns from family members.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed.
• Supervise, counsel, and provide discipline, when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality of care possible.
• Ensure the unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care.
• Complete admission and discharge assessments.
• Oversee and audit changes made to care plans.
• Deliver hands-on care and medicine distribution as needed.
• Audit and complete charting, evaluations, medical forms, and other administrative tasks.
• Identify procedural problems and work with the Director of Nursing to resolve issues.
• Evaluate, prioritize and meet the care needs of each resident.

• Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs and other committees as required.
• Provide a safe working environment for staff members, promptly reporting any accidents and implementing corrective and preventive action.
• Participate in daily morning meetings.
• Provide education and coaching to nursing staff as needed to improve patient/resident outcomes.
• Provide clinical backup to floors as needed.
• Take weekend on-call according to the assigned on-call rotation schedule (if applicable).
• Complete chart audits for Medicaid patients monthly.
• Develop and maintain the nursing policies and procedures as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with license in good standing in the state of Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state license.
• Active CPR/BLS Required.

• Demonstrate experience working with older adults in a resident-centered care role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate maturity, flexibility and self-direction.
• Ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with others.
• Ability to maintain a customer focus, treating all residents with respect and integrity.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid PTO