Job Information
Living Legends Health LPN Unit Manager in Beacon, New York
Description
LPN Unit ManagerAnnual Salary: $79,040Shift: Full-Time, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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
E nsures 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.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
CPR
LPN
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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