Nursing- Unit Manager
About The Position
Nurse Unit Manager Mon-Friday Day Shift (RN or LPN) Optalis Health & Rehabilitation – Dearborn Heights Lead. Mentor. Make a Difference. Optalis at Dearborn Heights is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager who is passionate about leadership, quality care, and team development. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to play a key role in shaping resident outcomes, staff success, and unit culture. As a Unit Manager, you’ll provide both clinical leadership and operational oversight , ensuring high standards of care while supporting and developing your nursing team. What You’ll Do Lead and support nursing care delivery for an assigned unit or clinical area Oversee the full nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in alignment with state Nurse Practice Act standards Partner with interdisciplinary teams to promote resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes Coach, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff to promote growth, accountability, and excellence Ensure nursing systems, workflows, and procedures are implemented effectively Serve as a key point of communication for residents, families, and care teams Leadership & Supervision Supervise CNAs and nursing staff with a focus on education, support, and consistency Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of nursing staff Monitor performance, provide coaching, and address corrective actions when needed Assist with staffing coordination, including coverage for absences Contribute to a respectful, professional, and team-oriented work environment What We’re Looking For Active Nurse license ( RN/LPN ) in the state of Michigan Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred Minimum 2 years Nursing experience , with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills A team-first mindset with a passion for mentoring others Why Join Optalis at Dearborn Heights? Opportunity to lead with autonomy and support Collaborative leadership team focused on coaching and growth Ability to make a meaningful impact on residents and staff A culture that values professionalism, respect, and continuous improvement If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your voice matters and your expertise make a difference, we’d love to connect. Apply today and grow your nursing leadership career with Optalis. #DH
Requirements
- Active Nurse license ( RN/LPN ) in the state of Michigan
- Minimum 2 years Nursing experience , with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
- A team-first mindset with a passion for mentoring others
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and support nursing care delivery for an assigned unit or clinical area
- Oversee the full nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in alignment with state Nurse Practice Act standards
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to promote resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes
- Coach, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff to promote growth, accountability, and excellence
- Ensure nursing systems, workflows, and procedures are implemented effectively
- Serve as a key point of communication for residents, families, and care teams
- Supervise CNAs and nursing staff with a focus on education, support, and consistency
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of nursing staff
- Monitor performance, provide coaching, and address corrective actions when needed
- Assist with staffing coordination, including coverage for absences
- Contribute to a respectful, professional, and team-oriented work environment
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead with autonomy and support
- Collaborative leadership team focused on coaching and growth
- Ability to make a meaningful impact on residents and staff
- A culture that values professionalism, respect, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
