Nurse Manager SNF

Great Bay Staffing Group•Penn Yan, NY

4d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

You'll lead a Special Needs Unit in a skilled nursing facility, overseeing clinical operations and creating an environment where staff development, patient safety, and exceptional resident care come together. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you'll manage a multidisciplinary team including CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and Unit Clerks while ensuring compliance with DOH requirements. This is a full-time, day-shift role with rotational weekend coverage—offering the work/life balance and generous PTO you need to thrive. Your leadership will be valued in a supportive, team-focused environment. You'll receive competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and relocation assistance to help you transition to one of New York's most beautiful regions. This role offers the chance to advance your nursing leadership career while making a lasting impact on residents' lives in a compassionate long term care setting. You'll implement strategies that achieve uncompromising quality, exceptional patient safety, and an outstanding experience for patients, residents, and families. You'll intentionally create an environment that fosters staff empowerment, collegial relationships, and best practice in nursing care delivery.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nurse Program
Current New York State License to practice as a Professional Registered Nurse
At least 2 years recent manager experience in a long term care facility
Two years of nursing experience or two years of long term care experience
Consistent work history in long term care settings
Knowledge of management systems and processes
Familiarity with DOH requirements
Professionalism, compassionate leadership, and effective communication that promotes dignity, respect, and well-being

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor
Special Needs Unit experience

Responsibilities

Allocating resources to promote efficient, effective, compassionate, and fiscally responsible nursing care
Coordinating care across departments through interdisciplinary collaboration and communication systems
Participating in recruitment, selection, and retention of nursing personnel
Ensuring appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for your team
Managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and facilitating project management under pressure
Assessing departmental needs, developing and implementing planned interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness
Demonstrating age-appropriate care across the lifespan, tailoring care to each resident's unique requirements
Communicating effectively with staff, patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team
Utilizing computer systems including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software (Microsoft Office and Meditech preferred)