Travel Nurse RN - Manager
Exeter, NH
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Title: RN Unit Manager
Length of assignment: 09 weeks
Shift: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM 
Minimum guarantee: 40 Hours
Location: Exeter,NH

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position has 24-hour accountability and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction. He/she is responsible for the overall operations, integration, coordination and direction of nursing and patient care for the assigned Unit. Additionally, he/she is responsible for ensuring that care delivery is consistent with the mission, vision, values and policies of Genesis HealthCare and in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements. This includes mentoring and educating nurses, working with physicians and other medical professionals, and serving as a resource to all staff within the unit regarding the quality of services provided. This professional may also provide direct patient care along with the other unit nurses to maintain current skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES :
1. Administrative:
1.1 Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in maintaining adequate nursing coverage to provide safe nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
1.2 Effectively utilizes existing Client limiting use of overtime and agency personnel;
1.3 Participates in staff recruitment (i.e. Assist in the interviewing and selection of nursing personnel);
1.4 Assesses the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to their job description, unit standards of care and goals of the individual;
1.5 Implements the Individual Performance Improvement Plan for staff whose performance does not meet center expectations, and when necessary, recommends or initiates disciplinary action;
1.6 Conducts regular staff meetings on each shift and provides updates to DON; of 7 1.7 Collaborates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individuals' needs, choices and preferences;
1.8 Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
1.9 Participates in Center's nursing committees as requested;
1.10 Participates in meetings to address patient care, survey and/or standards of care issues;
1.11 Participates in Center meetings such as Utilization Management, Customer at Risk, Care Planning, Quality Improvement, etc.;
1.12 Submits requests for the budget;
1.13 Assumes nursing administrative responsibilities of the Center for weekend and holiday coverage as requested;
1.14 Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;