RN Unit Manager

Join our community! We’re hiring for a caring Unit Manager. The Unit Manager is working in accordance with Briarwood/Encore Village’s established policies and procedures and/or specific instructions; and under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, The Medicare Unit Manager will have 24/7 reporting responsibility for clinical care coordination for the residents on the Medicare/Short Term Rehab Elm Unit and is responsible for overseeing the hands on resident care, proper and timely administration of medication and treatments, accurate verbal and written reports and rapid response to any/all emergency situations.

The Medicare Unit Manager is responsible for demonstrating understanding, patience, tact, and courtesy in dealing with employees, residents, families and other visitors. Additionally, they will have the ability to supervise staff and have a good working relationship with them.

• Demonstrates leadership and problem solving skills with a commitment to the excellence of Encore Village.
• Participates in the organization’s strategic planning efforts and operational improvement initiatives to drive innovation and quality of the Unit.
• Responsible for the implementation of Service Lines, such as Pulmonary Rehab and Cardiac Care to enhance quality of care, reduce hospital readmissions, increase physician and hospital referrals and ultimately admissions to Briarwood.
• Responsible for EMR, Risk Watch, and OnShift.
• Staff Management, Training and Development
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring, orienting, and evaluation of the Unit personnel to develop and maintain a resident centered care philosophy.
  • Maintains positive environment using effective problem solving strategies and through staff empowerment to promote high staff morale and retention.
  • Employs communication vehicles to ensure staff is aware and knowledgeable regarding organizational news, changes and needs.
  • Participates in staff development and in-service education of personnel.
  • Completes performance appraisals for staff.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of care and services delivered within a quality and safety culture.
  • Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve both the clinical and operational needs of the Unit.
  • Supports and implements clinical improvement initiatives and ensures a safe and clean work area.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Maintains knowledge of current long-term care regulations and programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
  • Ensures staff compliance with established policies, procedures and regulatory programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
  • Investigates any/all unusual or abnormal incidents, ensuring accuracy and completeness of incident reports and reports findings to Director of Nursing or designee.
  • Initiates immediate investigation and reporting of complaints, allegations of abuse or neglect and misappropriations of resident property and reports to the Administrator and Abuse Prevention Coordinator.
  • Ensures Medicare Certifications are completed and signed by the attending physician in accordance with Medicare guidelines.
• Supervision of Nursing Care and Documentation
  • Responsible for ensuring the Unit is properly staffed according to resident acuity.
  • Supervises and holds staff accountable for implementation of policies and procedures and standards of care.
  • Conducts rounds to monitor resident acuity and assess residents’ physical and psychosocial status.
  • Performs audits of residents’ medical records to ensure compliance with facility policies as well as State and Federal regulations.
  • Provides assistance with admissions, discharges and hands‑on clinical care as needed to ensure a smooth flowing unit.
• Continuum of Care
  • Conducts Care Plan meetings with family and residents.
  • Responsible for oversight of discharge planning protocols to ensure timely, safe and smooth resident discharges to the right level of living.
  • Facilitates communication across continuum to ensure delivery of resident‑centered care philosophy.
  • Communicates effectively with residents, family members, physicians, other healthcare providers and community constituents.
  • Maintains EMR plan of…