RN Unit Manager - Long Term Care

Job Category:

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

The Team Leader provides overall leadership and management of the unit nursing staff. This person manages and coordinates clinical and other activities on the unit to provide quality resident care. This position carries 24-hour responsibility and accountability to the Director of Nursing. This position shares weekend call coverage for nursing department.
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Georgia.

• Educational Requirements: Associates Degree.

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Two (2) years experience in long term care, past management experience helpful.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good clinical skills and abilities

• Basic computer skills

• Organization and leadership skills

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensures clinical staff uses appropriate techniques when giving patient care.

• Encourages staff participation in all required continuing education programs, in-services, department meeting or committees.

• Provides updates to staff on policy and procedures changes of the facility.

• Monitors compliance in standards of care through observation and provides written documentation.

• Assesses the status of all residents within the  facility and provides consultation or assistance to staff as needed by.

• Makes daily rounds and talks with staff and residents.

• Provides appropriate orientation for new staff.

• Organizes/coordinates/monitors and evaluates care of residents in the facility.

• Ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained on the unit.

• Accompanies Physicians on rounds to answer questions, receive instructions, or note special resident care requirements.

• Calls MD’s for orders (i.e., medication, treatments, etc.). 

• Shares clinical knowledge with nursing staff.

• Assists in coordinating admissions, transfers, or discharges of residents.

• Reports to housekeeping and maintenance any problems or issues with safety or cleanliness.

• Ensures adequate supplies are provided on the units.

• Assists Nurses on their unit if needed, Works as a Charge Nurse when needed for 7-3, 3-11, 11-7 shifts.

• Regularly checks emergency equipment to ensure adequate supplies and everything is in working order.

• Provides regular updates to Director of Nursing on any issues identified on the unit

• Conducts or participates in regular staff meetings.

• Participates in the development and application of nursing care plans on the nursing unit.

• Makes recommendations in matters of hiring, promoting,  terminating, or disciplining employees.

• Keeps current healthcare trends in nursing practice.

• Follows-up on MARs and treatment courses.

• Responsible for verifying end of the month Physicians orders are correct, complete, signed, and in the chart.

• Responsible for following emergency procedures and supervising staff's participation (Code 99, fire or disaster codes).

• Assists in yearly budget preparation for the unit.

• Ensures all resident charges are properly recorded.

• Responsible for completing performance evaluations on employees.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time%

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.