Unit Manager-RN

Riverdale Post Acute is Hiring an Unit Manager - RN! Shift: Days, Monday-Friday, with Rotating On-Call Schedule Are you ready to make a real difference in peoples lives? At Riverdale Post Acute in Brighton, Colorado, we are searching for passionate and dedicated professionals to become part of our family. What to expect: Manage nursing functions provided in the facility in accordance with specified duties or as directed. Why Riverdale Post Acute? Competitive pay Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only) 401k with match (Full-time only) Paid Time Off (Full-time only) Sick Leave Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities Fun environment and a great staff to work with! Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Successful Candidates: Current, unencumbered RN license to practice in CO Post acute or skilled nursing experience preferred, Nurse management experience preferred, Rate: $95,000/year Ready to make a difference? After applying, please schedule a time to discuss the opportunity at: https://calendly.com/andrea-johnson-pacs/15min For immediate assistance, please call 720-967-7787. Join us at Riverdale Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible! General Purpose The primary purpose of your job position is to direct the day to day functions of the Nursing Unit in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Director or Assistant Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to the residents at all times. Essential Duties Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Facilitates the resolution of issues and concerns associated with resident / patient care including family issues. Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDRS, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses stations is current. Recommend to the Director written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents. Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current at all times and reflects the day-to-day nursing care procedures used by this facility. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facilitys quality assurance program for the nursing service department. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Makes nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the delivery of care. Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director. Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of the resident / patient. Develops a plan of care and implements nursing care based on assessment. Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner. Review nurses notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the residents response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the residents wishes Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our established policies and procedures. Provides health education to patients and their families. May assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.). Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident. Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Participate in the development of a written care plan (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the residents plan of care. Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the residents care plan. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the residents care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing the residents comprehensive care plan. Participates in quality assurance activities. Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages. Performs other duties as assigned. Participate in the preparation of and planning of the nursing service departments budget and submit to the Director for his/her review, recommendations, and/or approval. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Supervisory Requirements This position assists with the overall supervision of the nursing staff. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.