Job Information
Medilodge of Campus Area Clinical Manager (LPN) in East Lansing, Michigan
Summary: The Clinical Manager/Unit Manager Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term facility.
Job Functions:
- Performs General Management Functions such as hiring, disciplining, and evaluating employees.
- Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
- Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
- Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff members.
- Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate.
- Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Monitors the clinical operations of the unit and resident's conditions and ensures that appropriate and quality care is administered.
- Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
- Assists in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills, and guides and observes staff that may need assistance with procedures.
- Participates in facility "QA" program.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Skilled in motivation of staff and leadership.
- Skilled in work assessment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
- Possesses basic computer skills.
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.