Unit Manager (UM) Registered Nurse RN - The Laurels of Kent

Join us with an attractive benefits offering and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing care provided by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants/State Tested Nursing Assistants.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including:
  • Interviews, recommends hires, and trains employees.
  • Plans, assigns, and directs workflow.
  • Prepares work assignment sheets, considering resident safety and staff qualifications.
  • Receives calls and finds replacements for absent staff as needed.
  • Transfers employees within units as needed.
  • Prepares performance evaluations, impacting tenure and wage increases.
  • Schedules and adjusts lunch and rest breaks.
  • Receives and resolves employee complaints.
  • Determines rotation of nurses within the unit.
  • Monitors and corrects job performance of employees.
  • Disciplines employees, up to and including recommendation of discharge.
  • Adequately supervises assigned staff and ensures they supervise their assigned employees.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement