Unit Coordinator/Unit Manager

Kindred Healthcare•Greensboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Greensboro is a 101-bed long-term acute care hospital treating chronically, critically ill patients who require an extended stay in a hospital setting with individualized care plans. We offer a 6-bed ICU and seven negative pressure rooms. We are accessible via I-85 expressway, nestled between Clinton Heights and Lincoln Heights Neighborhoods for your convenience. Job Summary The Unit Nurse Manager, RN is responsible for the coordination, management, and evaluation of 24-hour nursing care delivery, nursing personnel, and unit operations for an assigned Skilled Acute Unit. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based patient care, regulatory compliance, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration while supporting staff development and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
CPR certification (ACLS preferred per facility standards)
Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or charge experience preferred
Skilled nursing, sub-acute, or long-term acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides clinical and operational leadership for assigned Skilled Acute Unit.
Establishes objectives and standards to ensure safe, effective, and compliant nursing care.
Oversees resident assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
Ensures physician orders are accurately transcribed, implemented, and communicated.
Monitors quality indicators and implements performance improvement initiatives using PDSA methodology.
Conducts root cause analyses and develops corrective action plans as needed.
Ensures appropriate staffing levels based on patient acuity and care standards.
Provides coaching, counseling, performance evaluation, and staff development support.
Participates in hiring, retention, and disciplinary processes for nursing staff.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, medical staff, and ancillary services.
Oversees infection prevention practices and participates in environmental and safety rounds.
Ensures accurate documentation, incident reporting, and medical record audits.
Responds decisively to clinical emergencies and provides direct patient care as needed.
Maintains compliance with HIPAA, resident rights, and organizational policies.