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Full-time Unit Manager RN

Posted Aug 19 · Not open to new grads

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Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Skilled Nursing
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

The Unit Manager plays an integral role in the success of our team and our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the nursing processes and to coordinate with the DON daily on unit needs. Such duties must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility and as may be required by the supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct nursing services for residents on the unit assigned.
  • Ensure compliance with current applicable federal, state and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
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  • Report complaints and grievances to the Director of Nursing or Executive Director.
  • Ensure an adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is always maintained on the unit to adequately meet the needs of the resident and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
  • Assist in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident.
  • Coordinate nursing/aide assignments as indicated.
  • Coordinate admissions for arrival timing and ensuring rooms are supplied with necessary equipment.
  • Collaborate with nursing team to complete the admission process on daily scheduled admissions.
  • Coordinate with nursing and social services on discharge planning, home health services, etc.
  • Assure provider orders are processed in a timely manner.
  • Meet and work to resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the DON and ED.
  • Wound and skin care management.
  • Assure family and providers that updates are completed and documented.
  • Assist in arranging transportation and appointments for residents and other third-party services.
  • Provide Medication administration and treatments to residents as needed.
  • Participate in on-call nurse manager rotation.
  • Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings as needed.
  • Communicate with health care provider to review resident care concerns, complete orders, clinical notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
  • Transcribe orders from health care provider report and process to appropriate department.
  • Complete reports on all accidents involving residents and submit them to the Director as necessary.
  • Complete and file assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
  • Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician orders, diet change, charting errors, etc. to DON.
  • Ensure that pertinent clinical documentation is completed according to policy.
  • Enter and track infections in designated infection control programs.
  • Complete an initial interim care plan. Participate with the Interdisciplinary Team in updating and reviewing care plans that identify the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

  • Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
  • Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
  • Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
  • Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

  • Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
  • Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license, in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience providing direct care in long-term care, restorative or geriatric settings as an RN.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Requirements

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation, a 72-bed skilled nursing community, has served the Missoula community since 1988. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including rehabilitation and long-term care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service® , our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Riverside Health & Rehabilitation above other communities as a great place to work.

Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefits centered on you while performing meaningful work.

Compensation

$40+per hour depending on experience

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Requirements

  • Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
  • Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license, in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience providing direct care in long-term care, restorative or geriatric settings as an RN.
  • Riverside Health & Rehabilitation, a 72-bed skilled nursing community, has served the Missoula community since 1988. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including rehabilitation and long-term care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service® , our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Riverside Health & Rehabilitation above other communities as a great place to work.
  • Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefits centered on you while performing meaningful work.

Place

City
Missoula, Montana
Median rent
$1,189/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$70,392/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% below the national average

Missoula area index 96.4, where 100 is the national average.

Nestled in a Montana valley where the Clark Fork River winds through town, Missoula blends outdoor adventure with university-town energy. RNs relocating here find a close-knit medical community, easy access to hiking and fly fishing, and a downtown anchored by the historic Hip Strip district. Four distinct seasons and a relaxed pace define this western Montana city.

Map showing the location of Missoula, MT
Approximate location in Missoula, MT. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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