Clinical Unit Manager
About The Position
At Atlantic Shores Retirement Community, our CMS 5-Star Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a Clinical Unit Manager to join our leadership team. This opportunity is available because our current Unit Manager has earned a promotion to Director of Nursing - a reflection of our commitment to developing leaders from within. We believe exceptional resident care starts with exceptional leadership. That's why we're looking for someone who enjoys mentoring staff, solving problems, improving processes, and creating an environment where employees and residents thrive. If you're looking for a leadership role where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes an impact, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for. The Clinical Unit Manager serves as an essential member of the nursing leadership team, working closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee the daily clinical operations of the unit. This role combines hands on clinical leadership with mentoring, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and staff development. You'll support the nursing team while helping ensure every resident receives compassionate, high quality, person centered care. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an emerging nursing leader who is ready to continue growing professionally while making a lasting impact on residents and staff.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Minimum one year of nursing leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care.
- Strong understanding of CMS regulations and Virginia long-term care requirements.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing nursing staff.
Nice To Haves
- Leads by example.
- Inspires confidence through integrity and accountability.
- Enjoys teaching and developing others.
- Builds strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.
- Communicates openly and respectfully.
- Remains calm and organized in a fast paced environment.
- Is solution oriented and embraces continuous improvement.
- Believes that great resident care begins with an engaged and empowered team.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and mentor nursing staff through daily clinical operations.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture.
- Ensure residents receive exceptional, individualized care.
- Partner with the Director of Nursing to implement best practices and clinical initiatives.
- Monitor quality indicators and participate in Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
- Conduct clinical audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate staffing needs and support providers during clinical rounds.
- Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Assist with employee coaching, recognition, and performance development.
- Support orientation, education, and ongoing staff training.
- Serve as nursing leadership in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
- Respond to resident and family concerns with professionalism and compassion.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- STD/LTD
- Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness
- Legal Resources
- Identity Theft
- 401k with company match
- Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework
- Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University
- Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually
- Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team
- Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
