Registered Nurse - Unit Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse - Unit Manager to lead and coordinate nursing care within a busy healthcare environment. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily operations of the nursing unit, ensure high-quality patient care, and foster a collaborative team atmosphere. Your expertise will drive compliance with healthcare standards, enhance patient outcomes, and support staff development. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing your leadership skills in a fast-paced setting.

Duties

• Supervise and manage nursing staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations to ensure optimal team functioning.
• Coordinate patient care activities across multiple departments, including medical-surgical, ICU, emergency medicine, geriatrics, and behavioral health units.
• Oversee patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and medical documentation to maintain accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Facilitate discharge planning, family communication, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote seamless patient transitions.
• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols, aseptic techniques, and safety standards such as airway management and catheter care.
• Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Cerner or Athenahealth for documentation, order entry, and data management.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives by analyzing clinical data, managing utilization review processes, and ensuring compliance with NCQA standards.

Skills

• Proven experience in critical care environments such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers; familiarity with Level II trauma center protocols is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and diagnostic evaluation procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated supervising experience in nurse management roles; ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Proficiency in working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics (PICU), neonatal ventilator care, dementia care, Alzheimer’s/memory care, and individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities.
• Skilled in using EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation and patient records management.
• Excellent patient assessment capabilities including physical examinations, specimen collection/processing, phlebotomy, IV insertion/infusion techniques, and sterile processing procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, pain management strategies including acute pain management protocols, and advanced airway management techniques such as ventilator use.
• Ability to perform complex procedures such as cardiac catheterization preparation or spinal taps while maintaining sterile technique.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations including HIPAA compliance and workers' compensation law; experience with discharge planning and case management is advantageous. Join us to lead a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care! This role offers the chance to grow professionally while making a positive impact on our community’s health through expert nursing leadership and compassionate service.

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $2,500.00 - $2,700.00 per week

Application Question(s):

• 1-3 years supervising skilled experience in long term care Required.
• Must take on call once a month.
• 8am to 4:30 Day shift.

Work Location: On the road