Description:
Unit Manager Summary Amazing opportunity to work in a BEAUTIFUL setting in the rolling hills of North Salem with a
*5 Star Rated* Facility in Westchester County known for providing the highest quality care and resident experience. Waterview Hills Campus is home to Waterview Hills and Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare: Two facilities committed to providing outstanding Subacute Rehab and Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care. Together, these facilities offer patients the best rehab and nursing care they can obtain after their hospital discharge.
- Perform professional supervision, guidance and direction to staff in both clinical and personnel issues on the Long-Term Unit.
- Coordinate resident care in accordance with NYS DOH regulations.
- Provide support to resident/families in dealing with clinical issues and challenges.
- Ensure staff adheres to safety and infection control guidelines.
- In-service staff as needed in relation to resident care.
- Assist in establishing daily operations of resident care on unit. This includes but not limited to showers/baths, toileting, meal, medication administration and activities.
- Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement.
- Attend meetings such as Morning Meeting, Clinical Meeting, Care Plan Meetings, and QAPI on time and prepared to exchange information.
- Communicate to other members of the Interdisciplinary Team pertinent information to assure resident/family needs are met.
- Perform daily rounds of all residents on the unit.
- Perform assessments on residents as required by the facility. (Admission, Elopement, Pain, Skin etc.).
- Develop plan of care for each resident. Document and communicate plan of care on Resident Information Sheets.
- Investigate timely Incidents and Accidents related to residents. Provide follow up as indicated.
- Investigate abuse allegations and report to ADON/DON/Administrator immediately.
- Assist in emergency and disaster situations.
- Continue to gain current knowledge in LTC regulations.
- Supports Nursing Department operation by performing various duties to ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures and state/federal regulations.
- Utilize the nursing process in the care of designated resident
Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or three (3) years experience in long term care
- Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity either in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related medical facility, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practice.
- Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and handicapped.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of medical, social, and psychological needs of residents.
- Must utilize good judgment in emergency situations.
- Must possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
- Must be able to communicate well verbally with residents, families and staff.
- Must be able to handle emergencies with calm and intelligent response.
- Must have computer literacy.
