Vantage of Worcester is looking for an experienced, motivated and creative Unit Manager for our Worcester, MA location.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Paid Sick/Vacation/PTO/Holidays
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Employee Recognition Events
- Ongoing education with free CEUs
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing/ BSN preferable but not required.
- Must have active MA nursing license
- At least 1 year experience in a "charge nurse" and/or supervisor role preferably in traumatic brain injury and/or psych
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages the overall care and dignity of residents on a specialized Vent unit.
- Provides guidance and direction to ancillary staff in both clinical and personnel issues
- Provides support and guidance to residents and families on clinical issues and challenges. Assists in resolution of concerns and grievances voiced by either party.
- Ensures that sufficient staff is available to meet the regulatory requirements and clinical needs of the patients/residents in the facility.
- Review perspective admissions if required for determination of needs.
- Ensures that all staff abides by the principles and techniques of Infection Control and Safety by providing an environment that is clean, safe, and comfortable for the residents.
- Investigates accidents and incidents related to patients/residents, staff or visitors and provides first aid and follow up as indicated.
- Develops a supervisory report to the DON/ADON regarding pertinent issues.
- Reviews the clinical record of each patient/resident to ensure it is accurate and complete.
- Performs assessments on patients/residents assigned to the unit on a quarterly basis (includes Skin, Falls, Sr, B&B, Elopement, etc)
- Oversight of all care provided on the unit/ensures all rules and regulations are in compliance.
- Lead CNA's on every unit to support quality care.