Unit Manager, RN

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. 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.

2. Establishes and maintains resident care systems per standardized procedure that are

consistent throughout the Facility.