Nursing Unit Manager - Night Shift

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) position within a long‑term care facility. The role focuses on nursing care delivery, unit administration, personnel management, quality assurance, infection control, safety, resident rights, and staff development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in good standing and currently licenced by the state.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Proficient reading and writing skills in a legible and understandable manner.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Previous experience in a hospital, long‑term care facility, or other healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing practices plus the regulations governing long‑term care.
• Positive attitude toward the elderly.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in committees and meetings in the absence of the Director of Nursing Services, and assist in policy development, medication management, and nursing service evaluation.
• Communicate effectively with personnel and read/write in English.
• Assist in developing and maintaining safety standards, isolation programs, and infection control procedures; ensure adherence and cleanliness of nursing areas.
• Assist in creating, reviewing, and updating resident care plans; encourage family participation; monitor plan implementation and revise as needed.
• Recommend equipment and supplies; monitor inventory; ensure proper use of equipment; assist in budgeting for equipment, supplies, and labor; submit reports to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator.

Essential Job Functions

Administrative Functions

• Direct day‑to‑day operations of the Nursing Unit, develop policies, coordinate services, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure nursing staff perform duties, maintain quality assurance, and assist in discharge procedures.
• Participate in government inspections, report findings, and recommend improvements.
• Accountable for all care delivered on the unit 24/7.
• Orient new staff, conduct assessments, and provide in‑service training as needed.
• Ensure accurate transcription of physician orders and follow‑through on lab work, imaging, and other orders.
• Manage documentation such as nurse’s notes, flow sheets, and indicator logs.
• Schedule CNA and Charge/Staff Nurse assignments across all tours.
• Serve on the resident interdisciplinary care planning committee.

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform staff of new admissions, prepare rooms, and attend to new residents.
• Schedule daily rounds, monitor treatments and medications, and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain accurate physician record‑keeping and provide corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide direct nursing care as required.

Personnel Functions

• Recruit, interview, hire, counsel, evaluate, discipline, and terminate nursing staff; coordinate personnel actions with the Personnel Manager.
• Schedule department work hours and delegate authority to supervising personnel.
• Verify licensure, enforce standards, and interpret policies for staff, residents, families, and regulators.
• Handle complaints and grievances in accordance with policies and laws.

Staff Development Functions

• Plan and conduct orientation, training, and in‑service education; coordinate with other departments.
• Maintain professional competence and license status through continuing education.
• Encourage staff participation in external training and ensure completion of Hazardous Communication and Standard Precautions training.

Infection Control (or Preventionist) Functions (if designated)

• Implement and review the facility’s infection prevention program.
• Apply professional and regulatory guidelines for infection control.
• Collect and analyze infection and antibiotic data to monitor trends.
• Disseminate prevention information and oversee faculty training.
• Consult with county and state health departments as needed.
• Serve as a resource on infection prevention and monitor employee health.

Residents’ Rights

• Protect resident confidentiality and privacy; treat residents with dignity and respect.
• Ensure compliance with Resident’s Rights rules by nursing staff.
• Report and document resident complaints and grievances.

Safety

• Adhere to company safety policies, fire and life safety, and infection control procedures.
• Follow safe patient handling protocols and report hazardous conditions.
• Assist in patient evacuation during emergencies; meet health requirement policies.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Work is very active: walking, standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 40 lb, and moving patients up to 300 lb.
• Typing, handling instruments, and operating equipment require finger and hand dexterity.
• English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary.
• Ability to discern smells, tastes, and temperatures.
• Remain calm in emergency situations and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Company‑sponsored medical and dental coverage (100% for employee).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health‑related paid leave.

Shift Details

Available to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.

DRUG‑FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, E‑VERIFY

East Hawaii State Veterans Home is a drug‑free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E‑Verify.