Short Term Rehabilitation Nurse Manager, RN

Loretto Management Corporation•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center is hiring a Rehab Nurse Manager, RN to provide clinical leadership and oversee the daily operations of a high-acuity subacute rehabilitation unit. The role oversees care for medically complex residents receiving short-term, intensive nursing and therapy services, with a focus on rapid recovery, safe discharge, and reducing hospitalizations. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing, the manager plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care and uses management and administrative skills to support quality care and corporate, department, and facility goals while following established policies, procedures, and clinical changes. The position provides clinical oversight for high-acuity admissions and care, coordinates with interdisciplinary partners, supports nursing staff development, monitors quality measures, and ensures regulatory compliance. It also includes care planning, assessments, documentation, direct care when needed, quality improvement, and unit expense management. The stated schedule is full-time days, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The annual pay range is $97,136–$110,240.

Requirements

At least 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in an acute or long-term care setting.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Current New York State nursing license in good standing.
Proven RN patient assessment skills.
Current knowledge of best-practice nursing standards and care.
Proficiency in the care planning process.
Ability and knowledge to respond in emergency situations.
Ability to analyze problems, plan resolution strategies, implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to lead, guide, and motivate staff.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with residents and families from diverse backgrounds, including people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
Proficiency with MS Office programs and ability to learn new software rapidly.
An equivalent combination of education and experience providing proficiency in the listed responsibilities may be substituted for the stated education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

BSN or a bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight for high-acuity residents, including post-surgical, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and medically complex cases.
Guide and support the nursing team through high-acuity admissions.
Lead interdisciplinary collaboration with therapy, physicians, case management, and pharmacy to drive outcomes and discharge planning.
Ensure timely admissions, assessments, and care plan development in accordance with regulatory and clinical standards.
Monitor and improve quality metrics, including rehospitalization rates, infection control, falls, length of stay, and functional outcomes.
Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing staff in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including skilled documentation supporting reimbursement under PDPM.
Lead performance improvement initiatives and regulatory readiness.
Manage the clinical care planning process, coordinate and deliver quality patient care, and review and update care plans.
Provide or assist with direct care as needed, including activities of daily living, meal assistance, medication and treatment administration, and leisure activities when indicated.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Ensure residents are assessed upon admission and periodically as their conditions change; conduct assessments as needed.
Obtain and implement physician orders, checking them for accuracy and completeness.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, the interdisciplinary team, and staff, and maintain a high level of customer service.
Provide leadership and direction to personnel in accordance with organizational goals and mission.
Enforce the bargaining unit contract fairly and consistently and address issues in a timely, appropriate manner.
Plan, implement, and evaluate staff clinical competencies and ongoing educational needs; update orientation or training materials as needed.
Share current clinical knowledge and expertise with staff through formal and informal education, maintain personal clinical currency, and hold required monthly staff meetings across all shifts.
Mentor new employees and foster positive, collaborative relationships.
Develop, review, and revise policies, procedures, and other documentation to meet regulatory standards; interpret requirements for staff and ensure compliance.
Monitor patient care standards through QAPI/QA processes, participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating QAPI activities, and serve on QAPI/QA committees.
Coordinate with the QAPI/QA department on data collection for complaints, incident reports, and critical incident investigations; summarize information and act after consultation with the Director/QAPI/QA committee.
Review Point of Right to make improvements and changes in quality measures.
Keep the Director informed of patient care problems and issues in a timely manner.
Manage unit expenses and costs, including staff overtime, linens, and supplies.