Unit Nurse
Why Join Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center?
Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can support professional growth and make a meaningful impact. The organization values leadership, supports career development, and recognizes the value of its staff.
Position Overview (Unit Manager – RN/LPN)
Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center seeks a dedicated and experienced Unit Manager to lead an assigned nursing unit. This role requires clinical leadership, oversight, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight for an assigned nursing unit
- Monitor resident conditions and ensure appropriate assessments, interventions, and follow-up care are completed
- Coordinate and oversee resident care plans, physician orders, and clinical documentation
- Conduct routine resident rounds to evaluate care quality, resident satisfaction, and clinical outcomes
- Supervise, mentor, and support licensed nurses, CNAs, and other direct care staff
- Absorb staffing coordination, assignment development, and daily workflow management
- Participate in admissions, readmissions, transfers, and discharge planning processes
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation and electronic medical records
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social services, dietary, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and resident concerns while implementing corrective actions as needed
- Monitor infection prevention practices and support quality assurance initiatives
- Assist with survey preparedness and maintain compliance with CMS, state, and facility regulations
- Participate in QAPI activities and performance improvement initiatives
- Provide coaching, education, and ongoing support to nursing staff to promote professional development and clinical excellence
- Assist nursing leadership with audits, regulatory reviews, and quality monitoring activities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the State of New Mexico
- CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, resident care planning, and clinical documentation requirements
- Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and team-building abilities
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care and achieving positive clinical outcomes
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan
- Care Cash Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
About Us
Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center serves the Roswell, New Mexico community by providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for every resident we serve through compassion, dignity, and excellence.