Unit Manager - Clinical Head Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Brandon Woods of New Bedford is a 135-bed skilled nursing center located in the scenic downtown area of the historic city of New Bedford. We have been family owned and operated, servicing the health care needs of seniors for nearly 50 years. We specialize in Short Term Care, Long Term Care, Rehabilitation and Sub-acute Care. Our facility also hosts Senior Transportation.

Our passion for ensuring that our seniors retain a fulfilling quality of life while we provide optimal care is second to none. If you share our passion and enjoy knowing you've made a positive impact on the lives of the elderly population and their families, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.

Brandon Woods of New Bedford is seeking an energetic Unit Manager Nurse to uphold our high standards for senior care!

Employment Benefits:

• Refer a friend and be eligible to collect up to $500
• Gym membership reimbursement plan
• Annual Physical cost reimbursement plan
• 401K Savings Opportunity
• Vacation time and sick time.
• Paid Holidays
• Verizon Discount Plans
• BJs Discount Plans
• FILA Shoes Discount Plans

Job Summary:

• Assumes responsibility for all nursing care provided to residents within an assigned unit; knows the residents’ conditions at all times; observes and supervises nursing care according to physician’s orders and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards and administrative policies.

• Investigates and studies trends and developments in nursing practices and techniques and evaluates their adaptability to the needs of specific nursing programs.

• Assists in teaching ancillary nursing personnel; orients and trains new employees as directed by the Director of Nursing Services. Assists with evaluation of designated personnel.

• Coordinates the nursing process by assessing all new residents and all residents routinely, completing MDS and resident care plan, implementing and evaluating the resident care plan and daily re-evaluating of the resident care plan.

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION: Licensed Nurse who has graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Current registration with the State Board of Nurse Examiners. Ability to speak, read and write English. Ability to follow written and oral directions.

• TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Will receive in-service training in special areas. IV certification will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: MFDV