Unit Manager RN/LPN

About the role

NHC HealthCare Dickson is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as a Unit Manager. This role provides clinical leadership for an assigned nursing unit, supports nursing partners, and helps ensure high-quality, coordinated care for patients and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and oversight for the assigned unit.
• Support implementation and monitoring of individualized plans of care.
• Review changes in condition and help ensure timely clinical follow-up.
• Coach, support, and provide direction to nursing partners on the unit.
• Monitor documentation, medication and treatment practices, and compliance with nursing standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, interdisciplinary team members, patients, residents, and families.
• Support staffing, workflow, quality improvement, infection-prevention, and survey readiness activities.
• Promote a culture of compassionate care, teamwork, accountability, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Tennessee, or a current multistate/compact license that permits practice in Tennessee.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Previous long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or nursing leadership experience is preferred.
• Strong clinical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Sign-On Bonus

Eligible hires may qualify for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Eligibility, payment schedule, and other terms are subject to NHC guidelines and center-specific requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Same-day pay option
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday incentive pay
• Earned Time Off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Uniforms
• Career development and advancement opportunities