RN L&D

**Job Title: Unit Manager - Nursing** **Shift:** Days, Varies **Position Overview:** We are seeking an experienced Unit Manager to lead a dynamic team of healthcare professionals in a specialty critical care, specialty care, or non-specialty patient care unit. This position holds 24-hour responsibility for supervising day-to-day operations, managing staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. The Unit Manager will work collaboratively with nursing staff, healthcare providers, and administrative leadership to achieve departmental goals and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Supervise and direct the work of Assistant Unit Managers, Registered Nurses, and support staff; assign and evaluate work performance, and handle personnel actions including hiring, discipline, and scheduling. - Oversee patient care planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring that assignments are aligned with staff competencies and patient needs. - Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, safety initiatives, and training programs in compliance with established regulations and best practices. - Monitor staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage and manage budgetary requirements while controlling labor costs. - Establish objectives of care, conduct clinical rounds, address any quality issues, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. - Manage the unit budget, including human and material resource utilization, and prepare reports to track financial performance. - Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and develop necessary documentation for accreditation and survey readiness. - Monitor patient satisfaction survey results, implement improvement strategies, and promote a positive work environment for staff engagement. - Provide oversight for the education and orientation of new staff, ensuring compliance with required training standards. - Review patient data and condition assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement performance enhancement initiatives. - Perform professional nursing duties and provide temporary relief as needed. **Qualifications:** - A minimum of 4 years of nursing experience is required; 5+ years preferred. - At least 1 year of recent supervisory experience in a labor delivery or critical care setting is required. - An active RN license and relevant certifications (e.g., ACLS, BLS, AWHONN, NRP) are necessary. - A Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) with a Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MA) is required. - Previous NICU experience is a plus. - Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role. At ARMStaffing, we take care of our nurses! We offer: - **Health & Retirement Benefits:** Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more. - **Complimentary Onboarding:** We pay your way through onboarding, including physicals, TITERS, and more. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will assist you with appointments, allowing you to focus on patient care. - **On-Call Support:** Our team provides 24/7, 365 days a year support for any clinical needs you may have. - **401k Retirement Savings Plan:** After a qualifying waiting period, you will be eligible for our 401k plan with a company match of 4% for contributions of at least 5%. - **Recruiter Matching:** You’ll be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your location and specialty preferences. Honestly, there’s so much more… like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral and Completion Bonuses; it goes on. We’re not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice! Here’s why: - SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019 - SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023 - Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023 - Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics - Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification Contract and local rates may vary based on the location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please inquire with an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!