Proven supervisory experience in long-term care settings
Extensive knowledge of nursing principles and practices
Strong emergency response skills
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
Skilled in staff training and delegation
Responsibilities
Direct and manage all nursing units within the facility
Staff nursing shifts according to resident needs
Collaborate daily with charge nurses for care continuity
Conduct morning and evening rounds to assess resident health
Ensure adherence to individualized care plans
Administer medications and provide direct resident care as required
Orient and train nursing personnel for skill development
Respond to emergencies promptly and effectively
Enforce safety protocols and review incident reports
Lead quality improvement initiatives for resident care
Benefits
Supportive work environment focused on quality care
Opportunities for professional development and training
Engagement in quality improvement programs
Collaboration with a dedicated nursing team
Comprehensive health and safety protocols
Full Job Description
We are a skilled nursing facility located in Essex County, NJ, seeking a resident nurse (RN) Unit Manager to direct and coordinate all nursing units. The individual must have had advanced training and broad nursing experience including supervisory duties. Additional duties include:
adequately staffing shifts and the department relative to resident levels and needs
maintain consistent collaboration and communication with all charge nurses on a daily basis
making morning and nightly rounds to assess residents condition, giving special attention to critically ill residents
ensuring that each resident's individual nursing care plan is understood and adhered to
performing medication passes and/or direct resident care as needed
orienting, training, and refreshing nursing personnel to develop and refine their skills
answering all emergencies throughout the shift
enforcing the Center's safety protocols and reviewing incidents and investigative reports for accuracy and completeness
assisting in developing and implementing the Center's quality improvement program
and above all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current registration with the professional board of nursing examiners of New Jersey
Experience in the nursing field and supervisory experience in long-term care
Possess thorough knowledge of: nursing theory, techniques and practices, procedures and equipment, dietetic, sanitation, and personal hygiene and medications, their proper dosage and expected results
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions of a technical nature
Ability to recognize and identify symptoms and to make decisions quickly in emergencies
Ability to train and delegate staff members
Positively interact with everyone from personnel and residents to government agencies and the general public
