RN Unit Manager

About the role

At Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, we believe that strong clinical leadership at the unit level is essential to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality resident care. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the Unit Manager oversees nursing operations on an assigned unit and ensures residents receive comprehensive, person-centered care.

Join our team at Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 215-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility where compassion and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home-like environment not only for our residents but also for our staff. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that prioritizes professional growth, work-life balance, and a culture of appreciation.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility and accountability for resident care on the assigned nursing unit.
• Oversee and coordinate resident care to promote the highest possible level of physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning.
• Ensure timely and accurate incident reporting, with appropriate follow-up and communication to the Administrator and the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in facility committees and programs as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures based on identified clinical and operational needs.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff on the unit.
• Monitor compliance with care plans, regulations, and quality standards to ensure optimal resident outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support resident-centered care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered active license to practice as a RN in the state of NJ.
• Valid BLS Certification (CPR) required.
• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a nursing care center, hospital, or other healthcare setting required.

Core Values

• Passion – Leading with dedication to ensure residents receive the highest quality of clinical care.
• Respect – Supporting staff and residents with professionalism, empathy, and dignity.
• Excellence – Upholding the highest standards of clinical leadership, accountability, and resident outcomes.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee engagement and culture committee
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

Pay

$70,000–$100,000 per year (all inclusive)

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday