Unit Manager, LPN
General Description
Under the supervision of the 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 all physical and mental job functions of a Certified Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse.
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. Supervises planning of daily assignments for personnel on the unit.
d. Conforms to established policies and procedures and maintains staff awareness of these in their daily work.
e. Assists in orienting and directing new staff.
f. Maintains accurate records of resident care and related statistics as required
Qualifications
Education/Training: Maintains a current, valid LPN license in good standing. Must
have current CPR certification.
Skill(s): Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient
interpersonal relations and communicative skills; knowledge of drug interactions, side
effects, and incompatibilities; decision-making skill; basic computer skills; able to
operate various medical and office equipment; auditory and visual skills. Must be able to
communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient
communication skills to perform the tasks required.
Experience: A minimum of one year's experience in nursing service administration.
Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is
preferred.