RN Unit Manager

General Description

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing

Services the Unit Manager has authority, responsibility and accountability for the overall

management of residents on a designated unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for

directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of nursing staff engaged in specific

nursing practices and is responsible for transmitting each unit’s staff concerns to the

appropriate department supervisor. Demonstrates ability to perform job functions of a

Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse, as needed.

Essential Duties

1. Perform various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or

attain the highest practical level of functioning as illustrated by the following:

a. Plans effective administration of nursing care in cooperation with other health

related disciplines on each unit.

b. Responsible for assessment of resident needs, development and

implementation of comprehensive Care Plan. Consults with residents’

physician in planning resident care. Periodically reviews and updates

comprehensive Care Plan.

c. Evaluates incidents and determines emergency measures to be used. Assesses

and directs emergency treatment to residents and staff involved in accidents.

If necessary, notifies the physician and the appropriate persons. Completes

the incident report with causes investigated and corrective actions taken

and/or suitable recommendations made to avoid recurrence, for review by the

Facility Quality Assurance Committee. Updates the Care Plan with new

interventions.

d. Supervises planning of daily assignments for personnel on the unit.

e. Conforms to established policies and procedures and maintains staff

awareness of these in their daily work.

f. Schedules and leads staff conferences to promote initiative and solve resident

care oriented problems.

g. Works with interdisciplinary team members in developing a discharge plan for

individual residents and assists in achieving discharge planning.

h. Assists in orienting and directing new staff.

i. Maintains accurate records of resident care and related statistics as required