Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
Solaris HealthCare
Merritt Island, FL

RN Unit Manager

Come join our 5-star quality measure, Joint Commission accredited, best-in-area rated facility! Our team mission is to foster the best care in the area for our patients, while providing an environment where our team can thrive and succeed in their career. We offer Walk-in interviews Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm We are located at 500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953 WHY WORK FOR US? Health, Dental, and Vision 401K Flexible Scheduling Holdiay Pay and more! Purpose of Your Job Position The primary purpose of your job position is to be responsible for the administration of the nursing program within the LTC in accordance with professional practice standards, center policies and procedures, Quality Assurance guidelines, Solaris HealthCare programs, and local, state, and federal regulations. Job Functions * Assists in maintaining resident care standards by supervising and directing activities of subordinate nurses engaged in quality assurance and utilization review activities. * Participates in clinical risk identification, strategy planning, and risk reduction. * Receives physician's instructions regarding resident care and ensures that orders are transmitted to other units as needed. * Oversees delegation of nursing and other therapeutic procedures to other level professionals and paraprofessional associates. * Makes regular patient rounds to observe and assess residents' physical conditions and behaviors, evaluates the quality of care provided, and ensures proper documentation of treatment and nursing observations. * * Facilitates and participates in occurrence investigations ensuring timely and accurate reporting to nursing administration. * Ensures infection control standards and biohazard waste procedures are met by collecting, trending, and reporting data. Education Current R.N. license required with experience in the long term care or working with the geriatric population preferred. CPR Certified. Experience * Must have at least three years nursing experience and one year supervisory experience. * Skill in organizing and planning programs and managing personnel to provide nursing service for residents. * Ability to plan and direct the department, coordinating with other departments.