RN Unit Manager - Post Acute 

Las Cruces, NM 88011



Contract Assignments: 13 + weeks



Shift: Variable



This position is responsible for the overall function of the unit, including assessments, procedures, treatments and documentation.



Education :  

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; 

• RN licensure for state of practice is required. 

• Must have Infection Prevention Training and certification by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) along with experience with the Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship Process;


• Must have current CPR/BLS

• At least 2 years of management experience.


• Experience with the Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship Process

• Excellent knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and leadership to nursing staff.


• Responsible for the overall functions of the unit.  


• Responsible for comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents on admission and on an ongoing basis according to state and federal regulations using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation).  


• Assures assigned residents receive ordered medication treatments and other procedures within defined time frames, utilizing appropriate infection control procedures.  


• Demonstrates familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.


• Obtains equipment/supplies to provide care as needed.


• Assures procedures are followed for pressure ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, incontinence, pain and medication administration. Accurately completes glucometer testing and control monitoring according to procedure.  


• Assures residents receive needed assistance in performing activities of dialing living.


• Responds appropriately to emergencies occurring during assigned shift (choking, falls convulsions, fire and disaster situations etc. ) Implements specific approaches to deal with behavior, enhances residents mood state according to resident care plan.  


• Document actions and notations for all resident condition changes according to policy and procedure as well as document incidents or accidents in EMR and all necessary forms.  


• Records daily skilled nursing notes and all actions taken related to admission, discharge transfers or death.  


• Assists/participates in quality improvement process including audits and corrective procedures as assigned.  


• Assures physician orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely manner.


• Makes rounds with physicians as assigned.


• Attends or obtains resident report prior to beginning shift.


• Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education.


• Notifies family on condition changes etc.  


• Ensures all staff on post-acute unit are notified and prepared for admissions and discharges each day.

• Directly supervises assigned employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies, procedures and applicable laws.


• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning; assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; fostering an environment for employee engagement.  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will operate/activate/use/prepare/inspect/place/detect/position objects, tools, or controls.


• The employee will frequently communicate/express oneself/ exchange/ observe/ assess/ detect information relative to this position.


• The employee is required to maintain a stationary position/ move/ position self in response to job tasks.


• Must be able to effectively communication in English, both orally and in writing. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Frequency of travel may vary based on business need