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The Unit Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing day-to-day patient care, supervising, directing, and developing nursing staff, and reporting to the Director of Nursing to ensure quality patient care within the facility. This role is required to be a dependable and personable liaison between residents and their families. This position assists the Director of Nursing and plans, develops, organizes, and coordinates the day-to-day functions of the unit.
Job Responsibility:
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs nursing services for residents on the unit assigned
Ensures compliance with current applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies and procedures
Reviews complaints and grievances made or filed by staff. Makes appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing as required or as necessary
Performs regular audits to ensure clinical documentation needs regulations and facility policies
Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and Physicians to develop, implement, and adjust patient care plans and coordinate resident care
Create nursing/aide assignments
Assist with admissions as indicated
Assist in training nurses and other health professionals
Improve the quality and efficiency of the level of care delivered to patients
Recognize and assist in solving clinical and administrative problems
Supervise care delivery systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
Provide clinical expertise in medical, behavioral, and crisis management
Maintain and restore the health of residents and patients
Act as a main point of contact between residents and their families
Addressing and preventing concerns from family members
Supervises, counsels, and reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel
Ensures the unit meets federal and state regulatory standards and company policies and procedures
Evaluates, prioritizes, and meets the care needs of each resident
Ensures an adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is always maintained on the unit to meet the needs of the resident adequately and notifies appropriate personnel of needs
Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee
Accepts licensed nurse assignments as staffing needs require. Performs licensed nurse duties as assigned in accordance with facility policies and procedures
Completes assigned portions of MDS. Attends care-plan meetings of assigned residents
Participates in an open and collaborative relationship between the admissions office, both working toward shared facility goals for occupancy and collections
Performs duties daily in the admissions office as assigned by the Admissions Director to facilitate the conversion of referrals to admission status
Communicates with external team members regarding referral status and any additional information needed to assist with the admission decision
Transcribes physician's orders and queries the physician as needed to ensure the accuracy of resident medical information prior to admitting the resident
Reviews and evaluates resident diagnoses and overall condition related to Medicare part A criteria for skilled coverage as well as related to Medicaid medical eligibility criteria for long-term care placement prior to admitting the resident
Assists with processing referrals timely and obtaining prior authorizations daily as assigned by the Admissions Director
Demonstrate the Sun Health Mission and Values
Requirements:
Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Arizona OR equivalent combination of Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in managing a post-acute SNF unit
Management experience preferred
Must maintain negative tuberculosis at hire and annually during employment
Flu shot and relevant immunizations are required
Must have current CPR certification. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Clinical Other/BCLS - Basic Life Support Current BLS, PALS and or ACLS
Have a valid Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain required
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills required
What we offer:
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network
Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need