Unit Manager - LPN

SUMMARY

To provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing or Nursing department Managers; and, in doing so, to lead or direct licensed and non-professional nursing staff in the delivery or direct resident care and support functions.

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

**$1000 SIGN ON BONUS**

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following list of duties is not intended to be restrictive or all inclusive. The fact that certain duties may not be

listed does not limit the performance of additional duties.

Facility Management Functions

• Negotiates for improvement of and additions to facility buildings and equipment.
• Directs and coordinates medical, nursing and administrative staffs and services.
• Implements and communicates policies and procedures for various departments.
• Conducts regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care.
• Conducts regular rounds to monitor operation of support departments.
• Conducts regular rounds to monitor cleanliness and appearance of facility.
• Conducts regular rounds to monitor resident needs are being addressed.
• Ensure consultants and other support resources are appropriately utilized.
• Administers fiscal operations such as budget planning, accounting, and financial review.
• Ensures facility works within planned budget.
• Directs hiring and training or personnel.
• Ensure compliance of employment laws.
• Represents establishment at community meetings and promotes programs through various news media.
• Maintain a working knowledge and ensure compliance with all governmental regulations.
• Maintains CES’s Quality Assurance standards.
• Develop and implement a marketing strategy for the facility.

Residents’ Rights Functions

• Understands, complies with and promotes all rules regarding Residents’ Rights.

Safety & Job Hazards Functions

• Ensure work area s are safe
• Procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects are strictly adhered to.
• Equipment and supplies are properly stored.
• Ensure Universal Precautions procedures are followed.
• Ensure Infection Control procedures are followed
• Ensure Isolation procedures are followed.
• Ensure Fire, Safety & Sanitation procedures are followed.
• Promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor.
• Report all accidents and incidents.
• Follow all safety policies to assure resident safety.

Inservice & Staff Developments Functions

• Attend Orientation
• Attend Inservices as required by the state
• Participate in training new staff members as requested.
• Attending staff meetings.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.