LPN Unit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

LPN Unit Manager

Annual Salary : $79,040

JOB SUMMARY :

The LPN Unit Manager is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all residents on a specific nursing unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to the adult and geriatric population in the planning and delivery of care
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs : therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious disease, wound care, end of life care, if applicable
• Assures completion of a comprehensive nursing evaluation of a resident’s physical, emotional and mental status upon admission / re-admission and when indicated, as well as appropriate follow-up as indicated by the evaluation.
• Attends various facility meetings (QAPI, morning report, care plan, wound, etc.) as invited or required
• Attends all required in-services
• Supervises the staff nurses, nursing rehab assistants, certified nursing assistants, unit clerks (if applicable), and completes annual and probationary evaluations of same
• Supervises the staff nurses in the administration and documentation of medications, treatments and other nursing services, ensure that the medical record reflects progress and the current condition of the resident at all times
• Issues appropriate preliminary disciplinary action to nursing staff as necessary
• Ensures that provider (MD, NP, PA) is informed of any change in the resident’s condition, abnormal lab results, abnormal diagnostic test results, consultant recommendations, etc.
• Ensures that appropriate information is sent with resident upon transfer, including advanced directives
• Ensures coordination of care across disciplines
• Completes any other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director of nursing. Additional responsibilities maybe added or changed.