A health services organization in the Greater Boston area is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join one of their units as a Unit Manager.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 8am to 5pm or 9am to 5pm
- Unit: Memory Care or Short-term Rehab)
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the required staffing levels are met for each shift, daily needed to render care for the number of residents
- Make sure that staffing level adjustments are made each shift as needed, and the Federal required posted schedule is adjusted to reflect current actual staffing
- Review 24-hour resident change in condition report daily, ensure necessary follow-up occurs, including appropriate interventions implemented, physician and family notified, and required documentation has been completed
- Review resident medical records and documentation to ensure clinical programs are in place per policy and procedures
- Identify educational needs of staff, discuss findings with the Facility Educator, and work collaboratively to meet these needs
- Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled
- Attend and participate in continuing education programs to remain current with standards of nursing practice and to maintain licensure requirements
- Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident's room
- Report and assist with the investigation of any allegations of resident abuse, including misappropriation of resident property
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in a Long-Term Care role/setting
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program
- MA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Experience in a Supervisory role
- Acute Care background
