The Unit Manager (RN/LPN) reports to and receives general direction from the Director of Nursing and is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to assigned residents in compliance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and established policies and procedures which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Call Rotation, Weekdays, Other, Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Work Floor as Needed
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Record all entries on notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner.
- Use only authorized abbreviations established by the facility when recording information.
- Properly document all care, responses to care, vitals, changes in condition, etc. in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assess residents and analyze information to develop appropriate interventions to prevent decline. Record signs of change in condition.
- Notify appropriate staff per facility protocol to evaluate weight loss, decline in ambulation, development of skin breakdown, etc.
- Observe conditions which indicate possible need for restorative nursing programs and notify appropriate staff of the need for evaluation.
- Inform the physician of changes in assessment as appropriate.
- Administer medications and treatments to residents. Place orders for medication.
- Respond to emergencies; assess the condition of the resident; decide on type of medical attention; call appropriate ambulance service if needed.
- Admit, transfer, or discharge residents as necessary.
- Notify family when resident is transferred or admitted to the hospital.
- Maintain resident clinical files; keep charts updated; document appropriately.
