Unit Manager (UM) Registered Nurse RN

The Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations of an assigned nursing unit, ensuring safe, high‑quality, resident‑centered care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, facility policies, and professional standards. The RN Unit Manager acts as a clinical leader, mentor, and resource for nursing staff while fostering a positive, collaborative environment that supports residents, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing care provided by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants/State Tested Nursing Assistants.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Interview, recommend hires, and train employees.
• Plan, assign, and direct workflow, preparing work assignment sheets that consider resident safety, staff education, experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Receive calls and find replacements for absent staff as needed; transfer employees within units as required.
• Prepare performance evaluations that affect tenure, probation, and wage increases.
• Schedule and adjust lunch and rest breaks.
• Receive and resolve employee complaints.
• Determine rotation of nurses within the unit.
• Monitor and correct job performance of employees.
• Discipline employees up to and including recommendation of discharge.
• Ensure assigned staff adequately supervise their own subordinates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in long‑term care or post‑acute setting.
• Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or management role preferred.
• Working knowledge of nursing practice, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching funds
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan reimbursement