Unit Manager - RN
El Campo, Texas
- Unit
- Rehab
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Posted Sep 10
The work and the unit
- Unit
- Rehab
- Setting
- Long Term Care
Staffing and support
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Pay and benefits
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Do you qualify?
- License
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas. Check your license
- Certification
- Advanced certifications such as Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or similar.Preferred Preferred Qualifications: Advanced certifications such as Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or similar.
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.Preferred Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care or rehabilitation setting.
- Experience
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare management software.Preferred Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare management software.
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- Experience
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
- Also asks
- Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and regulatory survey processes.Preferred Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and regulatory survey processes.
- Also asks
- Excellent conflict resolution and team-building skills.Preferred Preferred Qualifications: Excellent conflict resolution and team-building skills.
- Also asks
- Strong knowledge of nursing practices, patient care standards, and healthcare regulations.
What's around it?
About this role
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About the Role
The Unit Manager - is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and clinical management of a designated nursing unit to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role involves leading and mentoring nursing staff, coordinating patient care activities, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies. The Unit Manager collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that meet the individual needs of residents.
Additionally, the position requires managing resources efficiently, including staffing, budgeting, and supplies, to optimize unit performance. Ultimately, the Unit Manager plays a critical role in fostering a supportive and safe environment that promotes positive health outcomes and resident satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise and support nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical standards and best practices.
- Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
- Monitor and evaluate patient care quality, addressing any issues promptly to maintain high standards.
- Manage staffing schedules, conduct performance evaluations, and provide ongoing training and development.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Oversee inventory management and ordering of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to facilitate effective communication.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to policy development within the unit.
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Skills
The Unit Manager utilizes clinical expertise and leadership skills daily to guide nursing staff in delivering compassionate and effective patient care. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring clear information flow between patients, families, and healthcare providers. Analytical skills are applied to monitor patient outcomes, manage resources, and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Proficiency with healthcare technology supports accurate documentation and efficient unit operations. Additionally, problem-solving and decision-making abilities enable the Unit Manager to address challenges promptly and maintain a positive care environment.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care or rehabilitation setting.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
- Strong knowledge of nursing practices, patient care standards, and healthcare regulations.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare management software.
- Advanced certifications such as Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or similar.
- Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and regulatory survey processes.
- Excellent conflict resolution and team-building skills.
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How this role fits you
About the employer
You would clock in at Paradigm at the Prairies in El Campo, Texas. Each shift, the record you open is PointClickCare. Texas does not take state income tax out of your wages. It is also a compact-license state, so if…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
