| Job location: |
LaCrescent, WI 55947 United States |
| Date posted: |
02/25/10 |
| Job type: |
Full-Time |
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| Job Category: | Health Care - General
Health Care - Nursing
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| Region: | La Crosse
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| Job Description: |
We are currently looking for a RN Unit Manager to organize, plan and direct the daily patient care activities within the patient care management system. The RN Supervisor is also accountable for patient care outcomes for a specified patient caseload.
Duties of this position include following, in accordance with established policies and nursing standards:
Disseminates departmental and company information to staff
Assumes administrative call responsibilities
Manages and directs team of primary and per diem nursing staff
Establish and maintain positive interactions with residents, families and other staff and serve as the primary point of contact for family members
Keep other healthcare professionals informed of residents' conditions
Ensure proper documentation to meet all reporting requirements
Demonstrate strong ethical and safety practices
Maintain knowledge in pharmacology, lab values, and infection control
Participate in peer support / evaluation, in services, education programs, and staff meetings, and Quality Improvement activities as assigned |
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| Education, training, experience: |
Candidates for the RN Unit Manager position should meet the following requirements:
Hold and maintain a current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse. BSM preferred
Minimum 2 years' acute nursing, home health and progressive nursing management experience
PICC and Midline certification preferred. Chemotherapy certification preferred
Recent experience or education specific to geriatrics
Self-reliant and self-aware
Ability to combine common sense with clinical skills to ensure optimal patient care
Demonstrate understanding of relevant government regulations
Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development
Working knowledge of infection control principles and practices
Ability to communicate effectively and positively in all interactions
Capable of maintaining regular attendance
Meeting all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam, drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry if required
Facility Location:
Golden LivingCenter - LaCrescent
101 S. Hill St.
LaCrescent, MN 55947
507-895-4445 |
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