Nurse Manager Post Acute Services

Kindred Healthcare • Livingston, TN

16h

About The Position

The Manager-Post Acute Services oversees and leads nursing staff across Inpatient Rehabilitation Nursing, Geriatric Psychiatry (Geri-Psych) Nursing, and Swing Bed Nursing. The role is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, team collaboration, and professional development. The manager works with hospital leadership and interdisciplinary care teams to support safe, effective services and optimal recovery for post-acute patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• CPR and BLS certification.
• At least 5 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting, including at least 2 years of progressive leadership experience with direct oversight of nursing services in post-acute settings such as rehabilitation, geri-psych, or swing beds.
• At least 2 years of psychiatric experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and driving quality improvements in patient care.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Expertise managing nursing staff, operations, and patient care processes in specialized post-acute services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, quality metrics, and nursing best practices in post-acute settings.
• Ability to manage budgets, staffing, and resources to meet patient care needs.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking during daily operations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) or Psychiatric Nursing Certification (PMHN).
• Advanced certifications in post-acute care or nursing leadership.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, meetings, or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor nursing teams across Inpatient Rehabilitation, Geri-Psych, and Swing Bed units.
• Develop and implement evidence-based nursing practices that support patient care goals and recovery.
• Promote interdisciplinary care with physicians, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement among nursing staff.
• Oversee compassionate, high-quality nursing care for patients receiving rehabilitation, psychiatric care, and medical management.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate nursing practices to support safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Ensure appropriate patient assessments, interventions, and ongoing evaluations in rehabilitation, geri-psych, and swing bed settings.
• Review and resolve clinical issues and patient concerns related to nursing care.
• Manage daily nursing operations, staffing, patient flow, and resource utilization across the units.
• Work with hospital leadership to maintain adequate staffing and safe care environments based on census, acuity, and staff competencies.
• Oversee nursing documentation and compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Implement practices that improve operational efficiency and nursing care quality.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, retention, training, orientation, and competency assessment for nursing staff.
• Support staff career development through mentorship, continuing education, certifications, meetings, in-services, and team-building activities.
• Ensure services comply with local, state, and federal regulations and Medicare/Medicaid conditions of participation.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, and monitor nursing performance, patient satisfaction, and incident reports.
• Address patient safety issues, incidents, and concerns related to nursing care.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on the nursing department budget and allocate resources to support patient care and staff needs.
• Monitor and optimize resource use while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.
• Oversee purchasing and maintenance of equipment and supplies for post-acute nursing units.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for nursing issues involving rehabilitation, geri-psych, and swing bed services.
• Coordinate integrated, patient-centered care with physicians, case managers, therapists, and other providers.
• Ensure effective communication among nursing staff, leadership, patients, and families about care plans, concerns, and updates.
• Participate in hospital-wide committees, meetings, and initiatives related to nursing practice and patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager