Unit Manager

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs nursing services for residents on the unit assigned.

Ensures compliance with current applicable federal, state and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.

Reviews complaints and grievances made or filed by staff. Makes appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing as

required or as necessary.

Ensures an adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on the unit at all times to

adequately meet the needs of the resident and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.

Assists in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each

resident.

Makes nursing/aide assignments as indicated.

Encourages staff to attend and participate in outside training programs and schedules times as appropriate.

Review nurses’ notes to ensure they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they

reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes.