Las Vegas, Nevada
Unit Manager Job Opening in Las Vegas, Nevada - SUMMARY
Supervises and coordinates the efforts of nursing staff and provides total nursing care for residents. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.
Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
Ability to make decisions quickly in emergency situation
Good organizational skills
Ability to work with technology in order to be able to document accurately/ timely
Team player and assist in promoting team spirit among peers and subordinates
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible for the residents
Monitor employees to assure overtime is not being done without prior approval
Recommends plans for staff training and development
Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extend permitted by state practice act.
Contact physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate
Monitor chart audit weekly for all residents assign to the unit. (all assessments, MAR?s, flow sheets, treatment sheets)
Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extend permitted by state practice act
Monitor meals and 15 minute breaks to assure employees are in compliance
Monitor food cart to assure meals are served in a timely manner
Coordinates the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment and facilities
Monitor nursing care for residents and rounds at least 2 times a day
Monitor noise level on unit to assure noise is at minimal
Ensures the appropriate and timely documentation of resident care activities
Investigates complaints and takes necessary action to resolve
Participates in nurse on-call system
Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units, and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls
Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis
Assists in orientation of new personnel, monitor their skills, and guides and observes staff who may need assistance with procedures.
Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members
Assures residents safety at all times
Performs all other duties as may be assigned by Director of Nursing or Administration
BENIFITS
Competitive salary
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Paid Time Off
Job Type: Full-time
Required license or certification:
State of Nevada Registered Nurse
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