Penacook Place Nursing & Rehab Center
150 Water Street
Haverhill, MA 01830-6213
Facility Phone
Facility Fax
Hours
Full Time
Contact
Alicia Melo
Contact Phone
Contact Email
amelo1@covh.org
Posted
42.7752741, -71.0717372
Penacook Place
Job Description
Job Title: Unit Manager
Department: Nursing Services
Reports To: Director of Nursing Services
Salary Level: Salaried/ Exempt
Approved By: Director of Nursing Services
Facility: Penacook Place
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Unit Manager is to supervise the overall operation of nursing activities of the assigned unit. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility to ensure that the highest degree of care is maintained at all times.
DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYE
• Adheres to PP's Policies and Procedures
• Acts as a role model within and outside of PP.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.
• Meets Department productivity standards.
• Adheres to Department dress code.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Ensure that Nursing Reference Material on the Unit (PDR's, Drug Manuals, Policy/Procedure Manuals, etc.) are appropriately utilized and maintained to thus meet the day-to-day care needs of the resident.
• Assist the Director of Social Services in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the written procedures for the Discharge Planning Program.
• Assist the Director of Social Services in planning the Nursing Services portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Participate in audits of clerical records as designated by Nursing Administration.
• Participate in survey inspections made by authorized government agencies.
• Will attend all IDC, Family and Discharge meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in weekly Wound Rounds.
• Oversees weekly measurements of vascular wounds. Documents monthly wound progress notes. Maintains and accurate matrix and condition report.
• Will oversee Medicare documentation, shift notes, behavior notes, and is responsible to see that adequate documentation is being provided by Team Leaders.
• Instruct and delegate to the Team Leaders.
• Invites residents, in coordination with Social Service, to scheduled meetings (i.e., IDC, discharge planning).
• Responsible for Infection Control Surveillance Rounds and Infection Control listing for assigned unit.
• Responsible for follow-up on I/A report with submission to Nursing Office in a 24-hour time frame.
• Attends daily huddle and gives a Unit report.
• Listen to report in AM with Team Leaders. Sets expectation to Team Leaders for the day. Team Leader will give report to the C.N.A.s.
• Ensure shift compliance with 24 hour green report log.
• Assess resident needs with Team Leaders during daily rounds.
• Review MMQ documentation (i.e. progress notes, flow sheets, Norton scales). Monitor C.N.A. flow sheets, progress notes, and weights for compliance (also to be involved in MMQ process).
• Responsible for the 24-hour day to day functioning of the unit.
• Attend in-services and monthly Nursing management meetings.
• Oversight and ordering of supplies for the unit including clean utility room, OTC, medications, and treatment cart, in conjunction with Team Leaders.
• Assist in orientation of new personnel. Assist in competency testing.
• Holds regular unit meetings for all shifts to enhance staff communication.
• Participate in maintaining an ongoing Quality Assurance Program for the Nursing Services Department.
• Abide by the Standards of Conduct which is the basis for the Organizational Integrity Program.
• Compliance with Health Information privacy (HIPPA) related laws and regulations.
• Help to establish resident centered care plans that are comprehensive and up to date.
COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS
• Attend various committee meetings of the facility, i.e., Department head, Falls, Risk, Quality Assurance, etc., as required, and as appointed by the DON.
• Schedule, attend, and participate in developing IDC meetings as necessary in collaboration with Social Services.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing recommendations from established committees as they pertain to Nursing Services, as directed by the DON.
PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS
• Work in conjunction with the Staff Planner to acquire staff to fill open positions.
• Participates in 'team' rotation as needed.
• May assist in supervising of shifts as needed and able.
• Make daily rounds of assigned Nursing Unit(s) to ensure that all Nursing Service personnel are performing their working assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards and resident care plans.
• Participate in the evaluation of unit personnel's job performance.
• Ensures day and off shift supervisors are aware of changes in resident condition and unit happenings as needed.
• Assist in reviewing complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel.
• Make appropriate reports to the DON as required or as may be necessary, including departmental performance evaluations.
• Assist in ensuring that disciplinary action is administered fairly in conjunction with Nursing Administration.
• Participates in the interview process for new hires.
NURSING CARE FUNCTIONS
• Answer call lights.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignments, etc.
• Ensure that rooms are ready for new admission.
• Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort to room, as necessary.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided and that they reflect the resident's response to the care.
• Round with physicians, as necessary.
• Ensure that attending physicians record and sign progress notes, physicians' orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations.
• Make daily resident visits to observe and evaluate the residents' physical and emotional needs.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Review medication sheets for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Assist team nurses with admissions, MD orders, etc. as needed.
• Collaborate with Director and Assistant Director of Nursing to discuss problem areas and develop and implement corrective action.
• Keep the Assistant Director of Nursing informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports.
• Ensure that our written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies are being followed by all RN's and LPN's on all three shifts.
• Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary. Report problem areas to the Assistant Director or Director of Nursing.
• Inspect the nursing treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Consult with the resident's physician in planning resident care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.
• Notify the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition, as necessary.
• Work with the facility's consultants and implement those changes authorized by the Director.
• Make independent decisions concerning nursing care.
• Start IVs, administer IV medications, obtain cultures and other lab tests as ordered, and obtain vital signs as necessary.
• Assist the Staff Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents.
• Inform family members of the death of resident as necessary.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
• Participate in the development, planning and scheduling of in-service training and orientation classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job", and ensure a well-educated nursing services department.
• Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Staff Nurses.
• Encourage Staff Nurses to attend and participate in training programs. Schedule staff as appropriate.
• Assist support services in developing and implementing in-service training programs that relate to the Nursing Department.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status.
SAFETY AND SANITATION
• Assist in developing safety standards for the Nursing Department as necessary.
• Monitor shift personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that nursing work areas, i.e., nurses' stations, medicine room, computer area, nourishment kitchen, linen room, utility room, etc. are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Ensure that nursing personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the procedure for reporting hazardous conditions and equipment.
• Ensure that nursing personnel follow established hand washing techniques in the administering of nursing care procedures.
• Maintain an awareness of current infection control policies and principles and ensure personnel are in compliance.
• Ensure surveillance rounds are conducted as scheduled.
• Ensure that all Nursing service personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress codes (including badges in alignment with state regulation requirements).
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the unit.
• Assist in ensuring that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to adequately meet the needs of the residents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment.
• Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the unit's/ department's equipment, safely.
• Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Responsible for fiscal management of supplies used on unit.
RESIDENT RIGHTS FUNCTIONS
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Assist Social Services in assuring that appropriate notices are given to the residents before their room or roommate is changed.
• Monitor nursing care to assure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect. Ensure that Nursing Service personnel are knowledgeable of resident rights and responsibilities.
COMPASSION AND QUALITY STATEMENTS
We are a Catholic health Ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Demonstrates the philosophy, mission and core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence of Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services in the performance of one's job responsibilities. This includes:
a) courteous and cooperative behavior toward co-workers, residents, tenants and/or participants, families and guests; and
b) a positive and professional attitude while providing care to residents, tenants and/or participants and in all interactions with co-workers.
Participates in, promotes and supports mission activities.
QUALITY
• Assumes responsibility for the highest level of quality performance in all aspects of one's jobs.
• Performs each task in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Makes decisions based on what is best for the residents, tenants, and/or participants and their families.
• Participates in quality assurance activities as assigned by the DON.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with at least two years of Long-Term Care experience and knowledge of State and Federal Regulations. Must have strong clinical skills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed in Massachusetts. IV educated, CPR and AED.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Direct contact with families and residents.
Exposure to blood and body fluids; ability to safely move/lift residents; exposure to information that must remain confidential.
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Classification - Classification I
Job Description
Job Title: Unit Manager
Department: Nursing Services
Reports To: Director of Nursing Services
Salary Level: Salaried/ Exempt
Approved By: Director of Nursing Services
Facility: Penacook Place
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Unit Manager is to supervise the overall operation of nursing activities of the assigned unit. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility to ensure that the highest degree of care is maintained at all times.
DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYE
• Adheres to PP's Policies and Procedures
• Acts as a role model within and outside of PP.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.
• Meets Department productivity standards.
• Adheres to Department dress code.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Ensure that Nursing Reference Material on the Unit (PDR's, Drug Manuals, Policy/Procedure Manuals, etc.) are appropriately utilized and maintained to thus meet the day-to-day care needs of the resident.
• Assist the Director of Social Services in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the written procedures for the Discharge Planning Program.
• Assist the Director of Social Services in planning the Nursing Services portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Participate in audits of clerical records as designated by Nursing Administration.
• Participate in survey inspections made by authorized government agencies.
• Will attend all IDC, Family and Discharge meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in weekly Wound Rounds.
• Oversees weekly measurements of vascular wounds. Documents monthly wound progress notes. Maintains and accurate matrix and condition report.
• Will oversee Medicare documentation, shift notes, behavior notes, and is responsible to see that adequate documentation is being provided by Team Leaders.
• Instruct and delegate to the Team Leaders.
• Invites residents, in coordination with Social Service, to scheduled meetings (i.e., IDC, discharge planning).
• Responsible for Infection Control Surveillance Rounds and Infection Control listing for assigned unit.
• Responsible for follow-up on I/A report with submission to Nursing Office in a 24-hour time frame.
• Attends daily huddle and gives a Unit report.
• Listen to report in AM with Team Leaders. Sets expectation to Team Leaders for the day. Team Leader will give report to the C.N.A.s.
• Ensure shift compliance with 24 hour green report log.
• Assess resident needs with Team Leaders during daily rounds.
• Review MMQ documentation (i.e. progress notes, flow sheets, Norton scales). Monitor C.N.A. flow sheets, progress notes, and weights for compliance (also to be involved in MMQ process).
• Responsible for the 24-hour day to day functioning of the unit.
• Attend in-services and monthly Nursing management meetings.
• Oversight and ordering of supplies for the unit including clean utility room, OTC, medications, and treatment cart, in conjunction with Team Leaders.
• Assist in orientation of new personnel. Assist in competency testing.
• Holds regular unit meetings for all shifts to enhance staff communication.
• Participate in maintaining an ongoing Quality Assurance Program for the Nursing Services Department.
• Abide by the Standards of Conduct which is the basis for the Organizational Integrity Program.
• Compliance with Health Information privacy (HIPPA) related laws and regulations.
• Help to establish resident centered care plans that are comprehensive and up to date.
COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS
• Attend various committee meetings of the facility, i.e., Department head, Falls, Risk, Quality Assurance, etc., as required, and as appointed by the DON.
• Schedule, attend, and participate in developing IDC meetings as necessary in collaboration with Social Services.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing recommendations from established committees as they pertain to Nursing Services, as directed by the DON.
PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS
• Work in conjunction with the Staff Planner to acquire staff to fill open positions.
• Participates in 'team' rotation as needed.
• May assist in supervising of shifts as needed and able.
• Make daily rounds of assigned Nursing Unit(s) to ensure that all Nursing Service personnel are performing their working assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards and resident care plans.
• Participate in the evaluation of unit personnel's job performance.
• Ensures day and off shift supervisors are aware of changes in resident condition and unit happenings as needed.
• Assist in reviewing complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel.
• Make appropriate reports to the DON as required or as may be necessary, including departmental performance evaluations.
• Assist in ensuring that disciplinary action is administered fairly in conjunction with Nursing Administration.
• Participates in the interview process for new hires.
NURSING CARE FUNCTIONS
• Answer call lights.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignments, etc.
• Ensure that rooms are ready for new admission.
• Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort to room, as necessary.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided and that they reflect the resident's response to the care.
• Round with physicians, as necessary.
• Ensure that attending physicians record and sign progress notes, physicians' orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations.
• Make daily resident visits to observe and evaluate the residents' physical and emotional needs.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Review medication sheets for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Assist team nurses with admissions, MD orders, etc. as needed.
• Collaborate with Director and Assistant Director of Nursing to discuss problem areas and develop and implement corrective action.
• Keep the Assistant Director of Nursing informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports.
• Ensure that our written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies are being followed by all RN's and LPN's on all three shifts.
• Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary. Report problem areas to the Assistant Director or Director of Nursing.
• Inspect the nursing treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Consult with the resident's physician in planning resident care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.
• Notify the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition, as necessary.
• Work with the facility's consultants and implement those changes authorized by the Director.
• Make independent decisions concerning nursing care.
• Start IVs, administer IV medications, obtain cultures and other lab tests as ordered, and obtain vital signs as necessary.
• Assist the Staff Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents.
• Inform family members of the death of resident as necessary.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
• Participate in the development, planning and scheduling of in-service training and orientation classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job", and ensure a well-educated nursing services department.
• Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Staff Nurses.
• Encourage Staff Nurses to attend and participate in training programs. Schedule staff as appropriate.
• Assist support services in developing and implementing in-service training programs that relate to the Nursing Department.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status.
SAFETY AND SANITATION
• Assist in developing safety standards for the Nursing Department as necessary.
• Monitor shift personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that nursing work areas, i.e., nurses' stations, medicine room, computer area, nourishment kitchen, linen room, utility room, etc. are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Ensure that nursing personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the procedure for reporting hazardous conditions and equipment.
• Ensure that nursing personnel follow established hand washing techniques in the administering of nursing care procedures.
• Maintain an awareness of current infection control policies and principles and ensure personnel are in compliance.
• Ensure surveillance rounds are conducted as scheduled.
• Ensure that all Nursing service personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress codes (including badges in alignment with state regulation requirements).
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the unit.
• Assist in ensuring that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to adequately meet the needs of the residents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment.
• Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the unit's/ department's equipment, safely.
• Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Responsible for fiscal management of supplies used on unit.
RESIDENT RIGHTS FUNCTIONS
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Assist Social Services in assuring that appropriate notices are given to the residents before their room or roommate is changed.
• Monitor nursing care to assure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect. Ensure that Nursing Service personnel are knowledgeable of resident rights and responsibilities.
COMPASSION AND QUALITY STATEMENTS
We are a Catholic health Ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Demonstrates the philosophy, mission and core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence of Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services in the performance of one's job responsibilities. This includes:
a) courteous and cooperative behavior toward co-workers, residents, tenants and/or participants, families and guests; and
b) a positive and professional attitude while providing care to residents, tenants and/or participants and in all interactions with co-workers.
Participates in, promotes and supports mission activities.
QUALITY
• Assumes responsibility for the highest level of quality performance in all aspects of one's jobs.
• Performs each task in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Makes decisions based on what is best for the residents, tenants, and/or participants and their families.
• Participates in quality assurance activities as assigned by the DON.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with at least two years of Long-Term Care experience and knowledge of State and Federal Regulations. Must have strong clinical skills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed in Massachusetts. IV educated, CPR and AED.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Direct contact with families and residents.
Exposure to blood and body fluids; ability to safely move/lift residents; exposure to information that must remain confidential.
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Classification - Classification I