RN / Unit Manager
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Putnam Ridge - Putnam Ridge is a beautiful skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation facility conveniently located in Brewster, NY. We are looking for a Full-time Registered Nurse / Unit Manager . Must have an active NY RN license and one year Supervisor and/or Unit Manager experience. Job Description: Implement and develop standards of practice within the nursing department. Report all cases of alleged violations involving mistreatment, neglect or abuse, including injuries of unknown sources and starts collecting information immediately from staff on duty. Track individual quality-of-care issues. Conduct regular resident/patient care rounds. Conduct regular resident/patient care audits to identify problems, implements corrective action. Work closely with the physicians, consultants, interdisciplinary team members, and staff on or assigned to the unit who are responsible for their resident/patient population. Act as a role model for expert resident/patient care delivery. May take a resident/patient care assignment/ function in the role of Charge Nurse for purposes of resident care and/or staff instruction. Participate in resident/patient/family care conferences. Assess resident nursing care needs; prepare and carry out a nursing care plan and a Resident/Patient care plan. Complete required documentation. Provide for and/or ensure descriptive records of the medical treatment and nursing care of residents. Check and/or assign check for MD orders, medication and charts to insure prompt and accurate execution of orders. Instruct and assist the nursing staff and auxiliary nursing personnel on nursing problems, unit management and related activities. Develops a variable assignment system to meet particular resident/patient needs as ultimately responsible. Coordinates the services rendered by other departments in the interest of effective management and resident welfare. Supervise the activities of professional staff in the bedside care of residents/patients and the administration of mediations and treatments on the unit and ensures Infection Control practices on the unit. Orient new personnel and oversee participation in related staff development and inservice training programs. Conduct monthly and as necessary meetings with all unit staff. Manage personnel; including any necessary corrective action, up to and including termination in conjunction with the Assistant Director, Director of Nursing and the Human Resources Director. Serves as member of inter-departmental committees, creating a strong and visible role model for a team approach to problem. May fulfill role and functions of Registered Nurse supervisor. We offer a competitive salary , comprehensive benefit package and shift differential pay.