Position Summary

Living Center South is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership within our Long Term Care environment. The Nurse Manager plays a vital role in advancing quality outcomes, patient safety, and an exceptional resident and family experience, while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and professional work environment for staff.

About the role

Reports to: Director of Nursing – LTC, Administrative Director of Nursing
Supervises: CNA Trainees, CNAs, Senior CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and Unit Clerks

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure uncompromising quality of care and resident safety
• Create an environment that promotes staff development, empowerment, teamwork, and best nursing practices
• Allocate resources effectively to support efficient, compassionate, and fiscally responsible care delivery
• Coordinate care across departments to support interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
• Participate in recruitment, selection, orientation, education, credentialing, and retention of nursing staff
• Ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulations and organizational policies
• Model and promote a customer-focused healing environment that supports dignity, respect, and resident well-being
• Use data and analytical skills to assess departmental needs, implement improvement initiatives, and evaluate outcomes
• Support project management initiatives while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

Requirements

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License required
• Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nurse program
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s degree in Nursing or related field
• Minimum: Two (2) years of nursing experience or two (2) years of Long Term Care experience
• Preferred: Prior management or leadership experience

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff, residents, families, physicians, and healthcare team members
• Demonstrated leadership and management competencies
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of management systems, quality improvement, and performance evaluation
• Familiarity with New York State DOH requirements
• Computer proficiency including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office products and Meditech

Population-Specific Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan
• Ability to assess resident needs and deliver age-appropriate care within assigned areas of responsibility

Exposure Control

• Position involves occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Tasks may include contact with blood, body fluids, and tissue

Why Join Living Center South?

• Mission-driven organization focused on quality, safety, and resident-centered care
• Supportive leadership culture that values professional growth and collaboration
• Opportunity to lead and influence care delivery in a Long Term Care setting

Pay

Salary Range: $89,610.00-$105,060.00 based on nursing leadership experience