Registered Nurse - Unit Manager in Brookhaven, MS

Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Unit Manager within our healthcare facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive clinical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. As the Unit Manager, you will oversee daily nursing operations, coordinate patient services, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. This role offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment committed to excellence in healthcare delivery. Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive supervision and management of nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. • Oversee patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and medical documentation to ensure accurate and timely care delivery. • Coordinate interdisciplinary communication to facilitate effective discharge planning, case management, and utilization review processes. • Ensure adherence to HIPAA regulations, infection control protocols, and safety standards across all nursing activities. • Administer medications, IV infusions, injections, and manage complex medical procedures such as catheterization and ventilator care with precision. • Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Cerner or Epic to document patient information accurately and efficiently. • Lead quality improvement initiatives by analyzing clinical data, implementing best practices in acute care settings including ICU, emergency medicine, or long-term care environments. • Support staff development through supervising training on medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), sterile processing, and other technical skills necessary for specialized units such as pediatrics or behavioral health. Requirements • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license with current state certification. • Proven leadership experience in nurse management or supervisory roles within hospital medicine, ICU, or long-term care settings. • Extensive clinical background including critical care experience, emergency medicine, or geriatrics; familiarity with Level I/II trauma centers is advantageous. • Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or Athenahealth; experience with medical documentation and coding (CPT, ICD) is preferred. • Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical terminology relevant to diverse patient populations including pediatrics and seniors. • Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases involving dementia care, behavioral health issues, or patients with disabilities. • Excellent communication skills for effective triage, patient assessment, family education, and team collaboration. • Additional qualifications such as basic life support (BLS), IV insertion/venipuncture expertise, infection control practices, and experience with specialized procedures like spinal taps or cardiac catheterization are highly desirable. Join our team to lead compassionate patient-centered care while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative healthcare environment! Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Disability insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person