LPN/RN Unit Manager

Unit Manager - Nursing

Lead with purpose.

Support your team.

Make a meaningful difference every day.

We're looking for a compassionate, dedicated Unit Manager to help guide the daily operations of our nursing unit and ensure our residents receive the highest quality of care.

If you're a natural leader with a heart for long-term care, this is your opportunity to grow, lead, and truly impact the lives of residents, families, and staff.
What You'll Do

As a Unit Manager, you'll take on a rewarding blend of leadership, clinical excellence, and teamwork.

You will:

Lead the Nursing Unit


* Direct and support the day-to-day operations of the nursing unit in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.


* Assist the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing in planning, developing, and implementing nursing initiatives and departmental goals.


* Maintain and update nursing policies, procedures, and reference materials to ensure current best practices are followed.

Support Exceptional Resident Care


* Conduct nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and ensure they are implemented with accuracy and compassion.


* Make daily rounds to assess care quality and ensure staff performance meets professional standards.


* Review documentation and notes to ensure clear, accurate, resident-centered charting.


* Serve as a resource for resolving resident or family concerns and facilitate effective communication.

Be a Clinical Resource & Educator


* Provide health education to residents and families.


* Support in-service education programs such as OSHA, HIPAA, Safety, Infection Control, and others.


* Assist in Quality Assurance initiatives and ongoing improvement efforts.

Coordinate Care Planning


* Participate in developing comprehensive resident assessments and care plans.


* Collaborate with MDS Coordinators on schedules, updates, RAPS, and Triggers.


* Encourage interdisciplinary teamwork and ensure all staff are following the resident's individual care plan.

Lead & Support the Nursing Team


* Help supervise nursing staff, providing coaching, guidance, and support.


* Step in with direct nursing care when needed, especially during emergencies or staffing shortages.


* Promote a positive, collaborative, resident-focused work environment.

Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities


* Complete required forms, reports, medical documentation, and evaluations.


* Assist in budget planning for the nursing service department.


* Ensure confidentiality of all resident information.


* Adhere to scope of practice standards and all regulatory requirements.

What You Bring

Education & Experience


* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.


* Active LPN or RN license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.


* 1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Skills & Strengths


* Strong clinical judgment a...