Unit Manager
University Health & Rehabilitation Center
Durham, North Carolina
The Unit Manager is responsible for the overall management of a designated nursing unit within the facility.
Posted Sep 27 · 2 years of experience
- Unit and setting
- Wound-Care · Long Term Care
- License
- RN or LPN or CNA license Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or LPN license.Current and valid RN license in the state of employment or LPN license
- Term
- Permanent Full Time Employee with Benefits.Full Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current and valid RN license in the state of employment or LPN license Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or LPN license.
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Education
- ADN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Experience
- 2 years of nursing experience Minimum of two years of nursing experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role within a long-term care setting.
- Experience
- 1 year in a supervisory role within long-term care
- Also asks
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of long-term care regulations and quality improvement processes Knowledge of long-term care regulations and quality improvement processes.
Preferred
- Certification
- Certifications in wound care or gerontological nursing Additional certifications in areas such as wound care or gerontological nursing may be preferred.
- Education
- BSN
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsBenefitsFull Time Employee with Benefits.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff Lead, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
- Day to day
- Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Day to day
- Recruitment, orientation, and ongoing training of nursing staff Participate in the recruitment, orientation, and ongoing training of nursing staff.
- Day to day
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for residents Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for residents.
- Day to day
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Day to day
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient care activities Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient care activities.
- Day to day
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies Ensure the unit operates in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as facility policies.
- Day to day
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Day to day
- Conduct regular audits of patient records and care practices Conduct regular audits of patient records and care practices to maintain high standards.
- Day to day
- Primary point of contact for residents and their families Serve as the primary point of contact for residents and their families regarding care concerns and updates.
- Day to day
- Facilitate communication among nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals Facilitate effective communication among nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Day to day
- Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences.
- Day to day
- Oversee unit staffing levels and manage scheduling Oversee unit staffing levels and manage scheduling to ensure adequate coverage.
- Day to day
- Monitor and manage unit supplies and equipment Monitor and manage unit supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and proper functioning.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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Position Overview
The Unit Manager is responsible for the overall management of a designated nursing unit within the facility. This includes supervising nursing staff, coordinating patient care, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and serving as a liaison between residents, families, and the broader healthcare team.
Full Time Employee with Benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Staff Supervision and Development
Lead, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Participate in the recruitment, orientation, and ongoing training of nursing staff.
Patient Care Coordination
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for residents.
Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient care activities.
Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance
Ensure the unit operates in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as facility policies.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Conduct regular audits of patient records and care practices to maintain high standards.
Communication and Collaboration
Serve as the primary point of contact for residents and their families regarding care concerns and updates.
Facilitate effective communication among nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences.
Oversee unit staffing levels and manage scheduling to ensure adequate coverage.
Monitor and manage unit supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and proper functioning.
Qualifications
Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or LPN license.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role within a long-term care setting.
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of long-term care regulations and quality improvement processes.
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Additional certifications in areas such as wound care or gerontological nursing may be preferred.
This role is essential in ensuring that residents receive compassionate, individualized care while maintaining a well-functioning and compliant nursing unit.
What's around it?
Durham, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,508/mo
- Household income
- $81,619/yr, all local households, not nurse pay