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Avenue at Strongsville - Grafton, MA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Unit Manager at The Avenue at Strongsville is a key management role responsible for overseeing nursing services in a post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing care facility. This position requires a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to ensure high-quality care and support for residents, while also managing nursing staff and collaborating with administrative and medical teams. The Unit Manager plays a vital role in maintaining the facility's operational success and resident satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Understand and act upon the idea that 100% occupied beds determine success.
- Make rounds in all departments and confer with nursing staff on assigned units.
- Report any problems encountered during rounds to the Administrative Office.
- Inform the Administrative Office of changes in residents' conditions.
- Confer with other department heads and/or consultants as necessary.
- Supervise all levels of nursing personnel on all shifts.
- Assist with in-service education, staff meetings, and orientation as needed.
- Check nursing care plans for compliance and quality.
- Follow duties outlined by the Director for specific days or projects.
- Leave a written report for the Director of Nursing regarding activities during their absence.
- Assist the Director of Nursing in carrying out responsibilities as instructed.
- Conduct monthly surveys regarding resident care status and compile reports.
- Handle nursing problems in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
- Follow up on recommendations from consulting pharmacists.
- Fill in on floor duty in the event of staffing shortages or problems.
- Praise and discipline staff members as required and assist in annual performance evaluations.
- Perform staff appraisals as directed and issue warning notices based on performance deficiencies.
- Assess staff educational needs resulting from performance deficiencies and schedule in-service education and training to meet these needs.
- Responsible for Utilization Review activities, including determining residents' required levels of care according to Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
Requirements
- Must be a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse currently licensed in the State of Ohio.
- Genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
- Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
- Physically fit, mentally and emotionally stable.
- Familiarity with the policies and procedures of the facility.
- Strong communication skills for effective interpersonal interactions.
