Unit Nurse Manager

Full Time at Heartland

Unit manager.

Qualified applicants with professional experience in the practice of geriatrics, nursing administration are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications include:


* RN or LPN graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in TN


* Professional experienced in the practice of geriatrics


* demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in nursing practice


* assists the DON in duties as needed

Job Responsibilities:


* Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.


* Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.


* Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.


* Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.

Performance Requirements:


* Available "on-call" 24 hours, 7 days a week (or delegates to a qualified RN).


* Ability to communicate effectively with the medical/health care community, patients and families.


* Ability to interpret and implement regulations (state and federal).


* Ability to organize and implement systems to manage and enhance patient services.


* Ability to manage through delegation, goal setting, and building respect from all nursing staff through use of positive leadership principles.


* Ability to plan and direct nursing service in an interdisciplinary team environment.


* Must be able to make administrative decisions as required during the DON's and administrator's absence.


* Working knowledge of center's fire, safety and disaster procedures.


* Implements federal, state and local regulations pertaining to nursing service

Benefits, We got you covered....


* Earned Time Off


* Holiday Incentive Pay


* Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance


* 401k with generous company contributions


* Competitive Pay


* Uniforms


* Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities


* Advancement Opportunities


* Patient Ratio Low

NHC offers a competitive compensation package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a generous 401k match, continuing education assistance and more.

If you are interested in joining a leader in senior care since 1971 and share our values of honesty, integrity and professionalism apply on-line at nhccare.com/careers

EOE