About this role
RN Unit Manager (DAY SHIFT)
Masonicare Health Center – Wallingford, CT
Day Shift / 40hrs/wk - Exempt Position
ON-CALL ROTATION - once every six weeks
WE ARE OFFERING A $5,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS**
Why work at Masonicare?
-Weekly Pay
-Full Benefits Package / 401K Retirement Plan
-Generious PTO program
-Tuition Reimbursement
RN Licensure required. BSN strongly preferred
The Nurse Manager assumes 24-hour accountability for the clinical management of assigned unit(s). Oversees the integrated care plan to insure it provides holistic, medical, spiritual and emotional care, encompassing quality, dignity, compassion and confidentiality for each individual. Coordinates the daily operations of the unit(s) and directs the delivery of patient care. Oversees the implementation of standards of nursing practice to achieve optimal care center outcomes and insures the team utilizes quality customer service principles in their interactions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive care plan.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques while planning, coordinating and implementing appropriate care plan(s) and unit activities, including teaching, mentoring, coaching and supervising direct care givers to achieve optimal resident/patient outcomes and unit goals. Provides programs to support wellness appropriate for the unit population.
- Maintains flexibility in work schedule to connect regularly, in-person, with off shift staff.
- In collaboration with ADON, monitors and assesses work flow and delegates assignments to appropriate staff on all shifts. Also collaborates with unit staff to develop, recommend and implement procedures for care delivery using Evidence-Based Practice. Identifies opportunities for systems improvement in patient care planning and care delivery through the collection and analysis of data.
- Supervises and investigates Reportable Events, such as medication errors and accidents/incidents to assure completion, follow up, maintaining of current logs.
- Oversees accountability of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) for management of the unit and to ensure patients are receiving a value-based delivery of care, ensuing patients are efficiently cared for through our continuum of services.
- Understands and follows Universal Precautions as it pertains to potential exposure to all body fluids. Utilizes techniques of infection control. Acts as a role model in this area.
- Provides monthly in services to staff on the unit related to policies or timely clinical matters
- Ensures all significant changes in condition are reported to medical provider.
Minimum Requirements:
RN Licensure is good standing
Prior LTC experience
Prior Management experience
BSN strongly preferred.
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Day Shift /40hrs/wk
Other facts
About Masonicare Corp
Masonicare is Connecticut's leading provider of healthcare and retirement living communities for seniors. We are not-for-profit and have more than 120 years of experience behind us. We're recognized for the quality, compassionate care and steadfast support we provide to our residents and patients. We serve patients throughout CT, in a variety of settings.
Today, Masonicare encompasses a broad range of healthcare and senior living options through our many affiliates statewide:
Masonicare Health Center
Masonicare at Ashlar Village
Masonicare at Chester Village
Masonicare at Mystic
Masonicare at Wesley Heights
The Apartments on Masonic Avenue
Masonicare at Greenridge Place
Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington
Masonicare at Middlewoods of Newington
Masonicare at Crosby Commons
Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health Center
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice
The Masonic Charity Foundation of CT
Masonicare at Home
Masonicare's affiliates are accredited and approved for excellence by their respective accrediting bodies, including the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC), as well as being Medicare certified and licensed by the State of Connecticut. Accreditation assures a high standard of care and best practices for governance and financial management.
To learn more about Masonicare, and/or to review a complete listing of our current jobs, please visit www.masonicare.org
What you'll do
- The RN Unit Manager is responsible for the clinical management of assigned units, overseeing care plans and ensuring quality patient care. They coordinate daily operations and supervise staff to achieve optimal outcomes.
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