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Alaris Health, LLC

UNIT MANAGER, RN

Alaris Health, LLC, Trenton, New Jersey, United States,


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Alaris Health at St. Mary’s is a 188 bed-skilled nursing Center in City of Orange, New Jersey, seeks a unit manager at a professional nursing level to lead the department and assume 24-hour responsibility for the continuity of nursing care and management of the residents’ welfare. Additional responsibilities include:

Collaborating with the director of nursing in maintaining adequate nursing coverage to provide safe nursing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, covering on weekends and holidays as requested.

Orienting, demonstrating, teaching and evaluating nursing staff’s skills and assessing their work performance.

Implementing the progressive counseling process and making recommendations or taking disciplinary action as needed.

Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance activities for the Center and/or unit.

Developing and implementing discharge plans with residents, their families and the interdisciplinary team.

Developing a program to facilitate continuity of care when residents are transferred to other nursing Centers or the hospital.

Preparing written reports, reviewing records and participating in data collection as needed.

Submitting budget requests.

Ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing, Registered Nurse.

Minimum of one year in a leadership role (e.g. head nurse, supervisor or similar).

Currently licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses.

Association of Professional Nurses membership is recommended.

Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently, problem solve and make responsible decisions.

Ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public.

Experience developing and implementing programs, policies and procedures necessary to providing quality care.

Highly knowledgeable about nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as Federal and State regulations laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

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