Unit Manager RN

Encore at Parkside is currently hiring for an RN Unit Manager. 

The Unit Nurse, RN is responsible for the overall oversight of the nurses’ station for 110 bed facility. This will include staffing needs, schedules, and assignments/assignment changes. The nurse manager may need to administer medication or fill in on med carts.

 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

Essential Job Duties:

1.           Supervise all nurses, CNAs and SNF staffing.

2.           Administers direct care as necessary.

3.           Gives and receives shift reports.

4.           Rounds the floor at least three times per shift.

5.           Maintains relationships with family, residents, manager and all staff.

6.           Works closely with other managers and admission team to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of all work.

7.           Attend all meetings regarding the SNF department.

8.           Assist with communicating changes and/or new training as needed.

 

Other Duties:

1.           Maintains safe and sanitary workstations and equipment.

2.           Counsels staff as needed.

3.           Responds to resident call bells and family members concerns.

 

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

Encore fully embraces a culture of hospitality.  To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: 

1.           We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.

2.           We treat everyone with courteous respect.

3.           We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.

4.           We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

5.           We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

6.           We embrace and value our differences.

7.           We make residents, employees and guests feel important.

8.           We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”

9.           We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

10.        We pay attention to details.

 

WELLNESS FOCUS

All employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees.  This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness, which includes eight dimensions of wellness:  Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational.  Through these efforts, we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

RN License in the state of Delaware

Geriatric care experience

Management Experience

Ability to lead a team with care and empathy

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; may be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or HBV; must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, gerichair or shower chair, pushing up to 50 lbs. unassisted.  Must be able to transfer, lift, turn and position a resident weighing up to 125lbs. assisted.  Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday.  May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior.  Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet; must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally. 

 

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.