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.

Other Duties

Provides hands on nursing care to residents as needed as a registered professional nurse,

consistent with the state’s Nurse Practice Act.

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Maintains a current, valid license as a registered professional

nurse in good standing. Must have current CPR certification.