Rehab Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing
About The Position
Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Unit Manager to provide hands-on clinical leadership for an assigned unit within its 160-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. The position offers ownership of unit clinical performance, staffing stability, employee development, and the resident and family experience, with support from an established interdisciplinary team. The manager remains connected to residents, employees, families, physicians, and daily clinical practice. Elderwood at Liverpool provides skilled nursing, long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, and specialized memory care, including orthopedic, cardiac, and post-surgical recovery services.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care setting.
- Prior leadership experience, such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, or Supervisor.
- Strong ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable.
- Experience working with CNA teams and developing newer staff.
- Confidence handling family communication, clinical oversight, and regulatory expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the dementia population is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide 24-hour oversight of the assigned nursing unit.
- Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff, with a strong focus on CNA support and performance.
- Set clear expectations for care delivery, accountability, and teamwork.
- Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans.
- Monitor clinical indicators and proactively address resident needs.
- Ensure high standards in documentation, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as a key point of contact for families and providers.
- Communicate changes in condition and care plans clearly and professionally.
- Address concerns and support service recovery when needed.
- Manage daily staffing, call-ins, and scheduling needs.
- Participate in hiring, performance management, and staff development.
- Conduct daily rounds to ensure quality and environment standards are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
