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RN or LPN Unit ManagerIf you are looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider being a part of the Blakehurst team! You'll join others who've quickly found that Blakehurst is the kind of place where people decide to build a career. Blakehurst is a Life Plan Community situated on a beautiful 40-acre campus in Towson, MD, near Baltimore. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the over 300 seniors we serve. We do that by providing opportunities for residents to live life to the fullest. When you work at Blakehurst, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!Blakehurst is looking for an experienced, hospitality focused Unit Manager that brings compassion, professionalism, and strong skills to work every day. The Unit Manager is an RN or LPN who is responsible for the overall supervision of nursing care in the Health Center.Primary Responsibilities:Supervises direct nursing care in the Health Center.Administers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated.Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment.Assures accuracy and completeness of medical records.Coordinates, conducts, and documents the MDS, resident care plans and conference in the absence of the MDS nurse.Supervises nursing personnel on all shifts. Participates in staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of nursing staff.Assists with orientation of nursing personnel.Participates in family/resident counseling.Responds to emergency calls as necessary.Functions in the capacity of DON in his/her absence. (Applicable to RN's only).Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to resident care.Some "on call" is required.Other Duties:Assures timeliness of physician visits.Accompanies physicians when making rounds.Notifies physicians and family of changes in resident's condition.Encourages rehabilitative techniques in order to restore residents= independence.Assures proper functioning of medical equipment and adequate medical supplies.Assists DON in developing and implementing policies and procedures.Assists in infection control, safety and pharmacy rounds and audits.Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.Qualifications:RN or LPN currently licensed in the state of Maryland.Current CPR certification.Geriatric/rehabilitation experience with a good understanding of restorative nursing.Supervisory experience preferred.All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.EEO Employer
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towson, MD, 21204, US
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