Unit Manager RN, Registered Nurse FOR LTC UNIT, $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Job Description

The Unit Manager is responsible for the delivery of high quality and safe clinical services. The Unit Manager will manage clinical and support staff of the Unit. This team leader is also responsible and accountable for daily operations to achieve best practice and organizational objectives. Qualifications: Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required Demonstrated clinical competence with a minimum of 3 years nursing experience required Nursing leadership experience preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Leadership and motivational skills. Critical thinking, program development and project management skills. Skilled in group facilitation and/or team building is a must. Responsibilities: Responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating and adjusting all aspects of the unit Responsibility for demonstrating age appropriate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivered to patients and the 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the department Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with referring facilities Develop and report QAPI that are pertinent to the unit Managing multiple concurrent projects and maintaining a work pace appropriate to the workload Key characteristics for this position are the following: Demonstrates the ability to develop strong and collaborative relationships with clinicians and leaders throughout the acute care facility Ability to think strategically and consistently demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills Capacity to facilitate team member engagement by creating a positive and collaborative work environment Effectively manage change and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to quality and service improvement Demonstrate a passion for his/her work and the ability to inspire and motivate others Create a culture of accountability and willingly accepts ownership of goals