Rehab Unit Manager, RN

About the role

Posted: 10/06/2026. Location: Voorhees, NJ 08043. Full-time, Non-exempt position in the Nursing department. Reports to the Director of Nursing. Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license. Senior-level role managing the Subacute Rehabilitation Unit, combining direct clinical care with leadership to ensure high-quality resident outcomes, regulatory compliance, and a compassionate care environment. Lions Gate is a not‑for‑profit continuing care retirement community rooted in Jewish traditions and values, committed to honoring its programs and traditions while providing a high standard of living for residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility for the overall operation and clinical performance of the assigned subacute unit
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and verify daily staffing assignments
• Conduct walking rounds and review 24‑hour reports within two hours of arrival
• Adjust schedule as needed to evaluate staff performance on all shifts
• Provide direct nursing care as required
• Assess resident conditions, make clinical judgments, and notify physicians of changes
• Monitor resident status changes and ensure timely communication with physicians and families
• Participate in and lead resident care conferences
• Ensure individualized care plans are effective and updated as needed
• Monitor weights, behaviors, psychotropic medication use, and restorative nursing programs
• Serve as a role model and clinical leader for nursing staff
• Provide guidance, coaching, and counseling to nursing team members
• Participate in staff evaluations and performance management
• Conduct periodic staff meetings to ensure communication, education, and quality improvement
• Encourage professional growth and accountability among staff
• Maintain clinical competency with subacute‑level equipment and procedures, including IV therapy, wound care, tube feedings, oxygen therapy, wound vacs, Foley catheter insertion, and emergency response
• Ensure equipment is properly cleaned and functioning; report malfunctions promptly
• Promote infection control and safety practices
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation by nursing staff
• Monitor EMR documentation (Optimus/Kiosk) and monthly required reports
• Oversee incident management, investigations, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, OSHA, and facility regulations
• Maintain resident rights, confidentiality, and ethical standards
• Be accessible to residents and families for questions and concerns
• Foster a compassionate, respectful, and resident‑centered care environment
• Collaborate effectively with therapy, dietary, administration, and other departments

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Experience in subacute rehab, skilled nursing, or long‑term care
• Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills
• Ability to handle high‑pressure situations and prioritize resident safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Prior Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, or supervisory experience
• Experience with subacute rehab acuity and post‑acute clinical care

Why Join Us?

• Leadership role within a fast‑paced Subacute Rehab program
• Opportunity to impact resident recovery and outcomes
• Supportive interdisciplinary team

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance Waiver
• Life Insurance
• MetLaw

Pay

$40.00 - $45.00 per Hour