LTC Nurse Manager LPN

Unit Manager Nurse LPN Long-Term Care

Job Title:

Unit Manager Nurse

Location:

Lincoln, NE
Department:
Nursing

Reports to:

DON
Position Type:
Full-time Salaried, Rotating On-Call
Shifts Available:

The purpose of this position is to reduce risk to organization related to patient/resident care. The Unit Manager will be responsible for assisting with the oversight of the nursing staff in addition to admission evaluation and planning, discharge documentation and maintaining the highest level of resident care for a Long-Term Care Unit.

• 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.
• Supervises, counsels, and provides discipline, when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality of care possible.
• Ensures their unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care.
• Evaluates, prioritizes and meets the care needs of each resident.

• Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs and other committees as required.
• 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 License Practical Nurse with license in good standing in the state of Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state.
• Active CPR/BLS Required.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid PTO