Unit Manager (RN)

Company: Prestige Healthcare
Location: Okemos
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

RN Unit Manager - Advance Your Career with Us! Medilodge of Okemos has a 5-Star rating in Quality of Resident Care and is an integral part of our large Medilodge portfolio of 49 centers state-wide, which makes us a leading healthcare provider in Michigan! We are looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse Unit Manager who is interested in career progression, to join our team! What Benefits Do We Offer You?

• Competitive Wages
• Electronic Scheduling - You Manage Your Work Schedule
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals
• Daily Pay, Weekly Pay, Bi-Weekly Pay Options through On-Shift Wallet (stat pay)
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• Employee Benefits Concierge - to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Mobile Phone Discount Program
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!

Medilodge of Okemos is nestled in a beautiful wooded area, surrounded by community trails and conveniently located right on the bus line. Our 80 private rooms, newly renovated, state of the art, therapy gym and spacious building provide a wonderful work environment. As safety is one of our top priorities for our team and residents, we are now offering virtual or in-person interviews depending on your comfort level.

Thank you for considering a career with us!

We can't wait to meet you!

Summary

Responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care healthcare facility

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing, degree preferred.
• Licenses/Certification
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) (if state requires) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) in state employed.

• Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.

• Experience: Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long term care environment.

Essential Functions

• Performs General Management Functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit
• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate
• Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units, and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Monitors the clinical operations of the unit and resident's conditions and ensures that appropriate and quality care is administered.
• Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills and guides and observes staff that may need assistance with procedures.
• Participates in facility "QA" program
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in motivation of staff and leadership.
• Skilled in work assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
• Possesses basic computer skills
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.

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