Registered Nurse - Unit Manager

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Unit Manager

Description

Our Veterans were asked to do a job - to protect our country and safeguard our freedom. Now, it’s time to give back, serving as their Registered Nurse - Unit Manager. If you’re a caring, compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our state’s bravest heroes, the Missouri Veterans Home invites you to join our team! Our nursing staff is “Always on Mission”. A position is waiting for you on our team. Apply today!

Pay: $95,096.64

Examples of Work:

• Assume 24-hour responsibility and accountability for Veteran care on assigned unit
• Oversee Veteran Care to promote the highest level of physical, mental and psychosocial functioning possible for assigned unit
• Direct nursing services, including oversight/review of work for assigned staff.
• Oversee the supervision, recruitment, retention, performance management, discipline, clinical instruction, and feedback to the nursing staff
• Manage unit in accordance with policy, procedure, state and federal regulations
• Participate in key factor process and development/implementation of corrective action and policies
• Meet with all 3 shifts at least once per month
• Communicate with Veterans, family, staff and/or physician regarding medical condition, customer satisfaction, admissions, and discharge
• Document accurately and timely in the electronic medical records (EMR) and ensure nursing team documentation meets MDS and the standards of practice
• Make rounds daily to ensure Veteran care needs and environmental standards are met
• Participate in Veteran care as needed, which could include lifting and transferring

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Missouri - in good standing
• 2+ years of experience as a registered nurse

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

Salary:

$95,096.64 per Year