Unit Manager - RN

Job Details

Job Location: Madeira Care Center - Madeira, OH 45243

Education Level: Associates Degree

Salary Range: $83,500.00 - $93,600.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: First Shift

The Unit Manager - RN oversees the nursing operations and provides leadership for a designated unit within a healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living facility. This role involves managing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, creating and implementing individualized care plans, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. The Unit Manager - RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of all residents in the unit.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise and manage the nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), ensuring they provide high-quality care.


• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and offer coaching and professional development opportunities for staff.


• Create staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for each shift while managing time‑off requests and overtime.


• Address staffing issues, such as call‑offs, and provide timely solutions to ensure proper coverage and care delivery.

Patient Care and Management

• Oversee the care of residents, ensuring that each patient receives individualized, comprehensive care in accordance with their care plan.


• Conduct assessments of residents' conditions and update care plans accordingly.


• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure coordinated care.


• Provide direct nursing care when necessary, such as administering medications, treatments, and performing clinical procedures.

Care Plan Development and Implementation

• Develop and update care plans based on resident assessments, ensuring they align with residents' medical, emotional, and psychological needs.


• Participate in resident care conferences, advocating for appropriate care interventions and adjustments to treatment plans as needed.


• Ensure all nursing staff follow care plans, delivering services in a timely, respectful, and safe manner.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including nursing care standards, infection control protocols, and resident rights.


• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring compliance with regulatory and facility standards.


• Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.


• Prepare for and participate in facility inspections, surveys, and audits, implementing corrective actions when needed.

Quality Assurance and Improvement

• Monitor and assess the quality of care provided in the unit, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.


• Lead quality improvement initiatives, including infection control measures, fall prevention programs, and pressure sore management.


• Regularly review resident outcomes, care processes, and staff performance, making recommendations for improvements in care delivery.

Resident and Family Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for residents and their families regarding care plans, health status updates, and other concerns.


• Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally, escalating issues to facility leadership when necessary.


• Ensure that residents' dignity, privacy, and personal preferences are respected, and that they are treated with compassion and professionalism.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with other department heads and healthcare professionals to ensure that residents receive holistic care.


• Communicate regularly with staff, residents, and families regarding any changes in care plans, treatments, or overall health status.


• Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings, care planning sessions, and quality assurance discussions.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing).


• Licensure: Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.


• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care or healthcare setting, with at least 1 year in a leadership or management role.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.


• Excellent clinical assessment, care planning, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.


• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation.

People-Centered Rewards

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision


• 401k with company match


• Early Pay via Tapcheck!


• Employee Perks & Discount program


• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays


• Referral Bonus Program


• Mentorship Programs


• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities


• Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp