Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City is currently looking to fill the position of RN Unit Manager. 

We offer excellent wages, shift differentials, get paid weekly, excellent benefits, and generous holiday pay! If this sounds like the right long-term care opportunity for you, apply today!

Do you want to work where you can build meaningful and lasting relationships with residents and enjoy better hours and work-life balance? Would you like to work with a talented and motivated group of individuals who all have the goal of making a difference in the lives of our patients? If so, please read on!

The primary purpose of the RN Unit Manager position is to supervise the clinical applications and facility operations on a 24/7 basis for an assigned unit in the facility.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Administrative Functions

·        Assist the Director of Nursing (or designee) and facility administrator in directing the day-to-day functions of the facility’s nursing services and other areas of facility operations, as assigned.

·        Participate in developing, maintaining and updating written policies and procedures that govern day-to-day functions of the nursing department.

·        Ensure that a copy of the Nursing Policies & Procedures Manual is available at each nursing station, is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed at this facility.

·        Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Policies & Procedures Manual.

·        Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the DON or designee concerning operation of the assigned unit.

·        Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ plans of care.

·        Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the facility’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program.

·        Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as requested.

·        Review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan as required.

·        Meet with the nursing staff, and other departmental representatives, to plan and coordinate departmental and facility-wide services, programs and activities.

·        Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge residents as required.

·        Respond to reports of resident, employee and/or visitor accidents, incidents or unusual circumstances.  Ensure that appropriate documentation is made and that the initial investigation is completed and reported to appropriate persons.

·        Interpret department and facility policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government personnel as required.

·        Make daily rounds of the unit to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards of practice and in accordance with all federal and state licensure regulations.

·        Perform other administrative duties as requested by the DON or designee.

·        Review and validate unit staffing to ensure adequate coverage to meet resident needs.