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.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed