Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Unit Manager - RN for our Skilled Nursing Facility. This job is permanent, full time.

Benefits Include:

• $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicants
• Competitive Pay
• Free onsite parking
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversight of admission and discharges including developing interim care plans and completing documentation.
• Monitors and documents infections and antibiotic use.
• Leads the infection control efforts for the unit.
• Coordinates the interface between the pharmacy consultants, behavior health and the attending physicians; monthly recapitulation of orders; tracks lab orders, draws and reports.
• Ensures physician orders are placed in the "short term care plan" record.
• Coordinates the orders and visits by podiatrist, dental and vision services.
• Reviews MAR/TAR to ensure all entries are captured.
• Responsible for Coumadin and Insulin therapy and checks to ensure following protocol and charted.
• Reviews and ensures that weekly skin assessments are completed.
• Oversight to unit physical issues, residents rights and dignity.
• Maintains vaccination documentation and provides education for procedures including but not limited to feeding pump, glucose testing and "First Dose".
• Assist with Performance Improvement.
• Serves on committees as requested.
• Ensures that CMS Standards are met.
• May function as a Charge or Staff Nurse to SNF or LTC residents as needed.

Minimum Education Associate's Degree in Nursing: □ Preferred X Required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete

Required Licenses [Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse Current RN license in State of Tennessee: □ Preferred X Required Drag Edit Delete

Minimum Work Experience One year experience in long term care setting: X Preferred □ Required Nursing service administration experience: X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete

Required Skills Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job: *Nursing Management

Organization: *Starr Etowah - Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation

Title: Unit Manager

Location: Tennessee-Etowah

Requisition ID: 7412-6484