Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital -
Unit Manager (LVN) Full-time Opportunity
Location: Arcadia, California
Join the Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital Team!
At Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital, we are proud to offer a variety of therapies and care services to help our patients regain their independence. As a Unit Manager (LVN), you will play a vital role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our skilled nursing facility, ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care and services.
Job Summary:
We are seeking experienced and dedicated Unit Managers (LVNs) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our nursing units, providing exceptional patient care, and ensuring that our staff is equipped to provide the highest level of care. As an LVN, you will also be responsible for admitting, transferring, and discharging patients, as well as completing accident/incident reports and procedures as necessary.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Ensure that all nursing services personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions and are adhering to all company policies and procedures by both auditing and monitoring their work and their performance.
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as necessary.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports and procedures as necessary.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. as necessary.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Mediate any resident, family, or personnel issues with professionalism.
Responsible for ensuring any new hires assigned to the prospective unit are properly oriented and trained.
Acts as a lead for the unit in all State surveys and inspections.
All other duties as assigned.
Unit Manager Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of three years as a Charge Nurse in a Skilled Nursing facility.
Must have an active LVN license in the State of California.
Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields.
Familiarity with medical software and equipment.
Ability to build rapport with patients.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Supervisory experience desired but not required.
Compensation & Benefits:
At Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
$40-$42 hourly
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Matching 401(k) savings plan
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status
Job Types: Full-time and Part-time
Schedule:
Join our team today! If you are a dedicated and compassionate LVN with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a supportive and collaborative work environment.
To apply, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!