RN - Registered Nurse Unit Manager

Elderwood • Ticonderoga, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Ticonderoga is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Unit Manager to provide clinical leadership and oversight for an assigned nursing unit. The role provides 24-hour clinical oversight for residents and leads and supports the nursing team. The Unit Manager oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans; coordinates with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary professionals; and provides leadership, coaching, and direction to nursing staff. The position combines clinical expertise, team leadership, staff development, and resident advocacy to support high-quality resident care.

The position is based at Elderwood at Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday on days, with on-call availability as needed. The advertised salary range is $81,510–$111,540 per year. The role requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, and requires intermediate or advanced English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills.

Requirements

• Current State License and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• At least two years of nursing experience.
• At least one year of experience in a nursing leadership role.
• Interest or experience in geriatrics.
• Management skills for supervising and coordinating resident care.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use creative problem-solving and handle problems diplomatically.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
• Regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience with dementia patients desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services and resident care for the assigned unit.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary goals and approaches to residents’ care needs.
• Communicate with physicians, residents, families, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing staff.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance and address concerns appropriately.
• Support staffing needs, including participating in hiring and employee development.
• Ensure accurate nursing documentation, reporting, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized unit environment.
• Monitor resident care quality and promote compliance with established standards.
• Encourage staff engagement and recognize exceptional contributions.
• Identify and implement ideas to improve resident outcomes, team productivity, and employee satisfaction.
• Attend required meetings, in-services, and educational programs.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and facility administration to support organizational goals.
• Promote resident rights, dignity, preferences, and quality of life.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage, among other benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Robust paid time off and holiday program.
• Full tuition program for LPN, RN, and B.S.N. tracks through educational partners.
• Supportive, collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident care and staff development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed