RN Unit Manager

The McGuire Group•Cheektowaga, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Garden Gate Health Care Facility is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator to join its nursing leadership team in Cheektowaga, NY. The role oversees nursing operations during the assigned shift, ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care while supporting staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and promoting a safe, positive environment. Garden Gate Health Care Facility is part of The McGuire Group, which provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in a long-term care setting required.
Strong knowledge of resident assessments, care planning, and long-term care regulations.
Leadership ability to supervise, coach, and mentor staff.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate care across multiple disciplines and manage competing priorities.
Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
3–5 years of long-term care experience with supervisory experience preferred.
Experience with quality improvement, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical care and daily operations of an assigned nursing unit.
Supervise nursing staff, nursing assistants, rehabilitation aides, and unit support staff.
Conduct resident assessments and ensure care plans are implemented, updated, and followed.
Monitor resident conditions and communicate changes with providers, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Review provider orders, laboratory results, incident reports, and quality indicators.
Participate in care plan meetings, family meetings, QAPI activities, and interdisciplinary rounds.
Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, outside appointments, and resident services.
Ensure accurate documentation, medication management, and regulatory compliance.
Support staff education, orientation, coaching, and performance management activities.
Monitor infection control, immunization tracking, resident safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
Address resident, family, and staff concerns while promoting a positive care environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned.