RN Unit Manager
Company: St Luke Health Services
Location: Oswego
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description $43.00/Hour GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the planning, identifying and directing of all
phases of resident health care for a 24-hour period for a
designated unit. Responsible for total resident health care, unit
management and unit environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees
day-to-day unit administration and directs resident health care of
one or more units. Communicates assessment and care plan
information to staff. Attends Team Conference. Assists with
residents’ care as needed. Makes rounds with physician on unit.
Assures that physician orders are current and appropriate and
communicates same to unit nursing personnel. Plans and delegates
assignments to nursing staff. Consults with Assistant Director of
Nursing to obtain necessary human and material resources. Conducts
unit meetings with staff. Communicates information and changes in
facility policy and procedures to nursing staff. Assures in depth
resident assessments on care plans are developed, reviewed and
revised as necessary and according to requirement. Provides
feedback to staff regarding their performance. Evaluates
performance of all unit nursing personnel at least annually and
completes performance appraisals timely. Admits and orients new
resident to unit. Requests supplies and equipment as needed.
Oversees direct care activities to assure that practices are
consistent with facility policies. Monitors residents while in
dining room for need of assistance and intakes, and confers with
Diet Technician and Dietitian. Gives treatment and performs other
professional services as required. Notifies Director of Nursing,
Physician and family of changes in resident’s condition as needed.
Assists in meeting residents’ spiritual and psychological needs.
Check appointment schedule and make sure that resident is ready and
that consult sheets are done correctly. Documents and investigates
accidents and incidents. Disciplines nursing personnel, as needed,
according to facility policy. Assures staff adhere to infection
control practices. Participates on committees as necessary.
Performs and/or coordinates resident assessment. Makes frequent
rounds on unit to evaluate resident status and staff performance.
Checks skin problems daily and oversees treatment plan and
documentation. Abides by establishment policies and procedures
checking for compliance by all staff on assigned unit. Assists with
orientation, instruction and supervision of other resident care
personnel. Responsible for scheduling staff off unit for mandatory
in-services. Keeps abreast of latest trends in geriatrics and
attends in-services. Monitors staffing patterns and maintains
adequate staffing for the unit. Must be available to periodically
work more than eight (8) hours per day, or more than forty hours
per week. Other related duties that may become available or as
directed by the supervisor, department head and/or administration.
QUALIFICATIONS : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current registration in New York State as a Registered Professional
Nurse. Three years of nursing experience, with at least one year of
experience in long term care nursing preferred. Evidence of
experience in nursing management and gerontological nursing. CPR
certification Sincere desire to work with the aged and chronically
ill. Knowledge of medical, social and psychological needs of
residents in long term care facility. Well groomed, courteous,
tactful, patient, kind and pleasant when dealing with residents.
Level headed in emergency situations. Possess an acute sense of
responsibility.
Keywords: St Luke Health Services, Utica , RN Unit Manager, Healthcare , Oswego, New York
