RN Unit Manager

Elderwood • Village of Lake Placid, NY

104d • $82,368 - $118,976

About The Position

The RN Unit Manager is responsible for the management of nursing services and the oversight of social programming for all residents on their assigned unit—24 hours a day. The role includes communication with physicians, families, interdisciplinary team members, performance evaluations, hiring, staff education, and ensuring compliance with all clinical policies and procedures. This position plays a key role in reporting, documentation, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Requirements

• Current NYS license and registration as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a nursing leadership role.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Interest or experience in geriatrics strongly preferred.
• Experience working with dementia populations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate resident care plans and coordinate interdisciplinary goals and interventions.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for residents and staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, care conferences, and required in-service trainings.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate nursing staff performance.
• Provide leadership by encouraging staff engagement and recognizing outstanding contributions.
• Foster communication among clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure resident-centered care.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with facility and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend (Full-time & Part-time)
• Newly renovated building
• Shift Differentials
• Full Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Increased Tuition Assistance for Clinical Tracks
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees