Registered Nurse- Unit Manager

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options. 
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K. 
• HSA and FSA options

Summary: 

Responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long term facility

Qualifications: 

Education: 

Graduate of accredited school of nursing, degree preferred.

Licenses/Certification: 

Licensed as a RN (if state requires) or LPN/LVN in state employed.

Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable. 

Experience: 

Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long term care environment. 

Essential 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.