Unit Manager (Medical) (Ex-Army)

Ex- Army, 5-10 Years of experience, Medical background
Unit managers are healthcare professionals who supervise and direct nurses, staff and patients within their assigned unit, hospital wing or floor. They may manage registered nurses, certified nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses, as well as medical administrative personnel. They typically work in hospitals or healthcare facilities that provide long-term care, such as assisted living facilities, hospices and rehabilitation centers.

The patients for which they care, the nurses and medical staff they manage and the families of patients receiving treatment rely on unit managers as sources of mentorship, communication and support. Due to this and their extensive experience as nursing professionals, unit managers hold great respect and value in the medical community.

Duties of a unit manager

The daily duties of a unit manager may vary depending on the type of healthcare facility at which they're employed and the type of patients for which they are responsible. Some examples of unit manager duties may include:

Evaluating nurse and medical staff performance

Maintaining and restoring the health of their patients

Managing daily treatment schedules

Enforcing health and safety regulations

Solving staffing issues and shortages

Evaluating and adjusting treatment plans based on patient condition

Ensuring their unit meets federal, state and company guidelines

Completing admission and discharge forms

Delivering hands-on care and medication administration as needed

Communicating procedural issues with the director of nursing and working to correct them

Acting as a liaison between patients' families and healthcare staff

Maintaining accurate accounting records

Managing hospital equipment inventor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person