Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing
About The Position
Elderwood is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to lead one of our nursing units within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a nurse who is confident in long-term care, comfortable leading teams with varying levels of experience, and committed to building consistency, accountability, and quality on the unit. This role is for a steady, experienced RN who knows how to lead CNAs, support newer staff, and drive clinical standards. Elderwood offers an established skilled nursing facility, a leadership team focused on strengthening operations, staffing, and culture, and an opportunity to make a real impact on team development and care quality where experience and leadership will be valued. This role is ideal for a seasoned RN who prefers leadership over task-based nursing, brings structure, calm, and consistency to their team, takes pride in mentoring CNAs and improving team performance, and is comfortable stepping into a unit that needs strength, guidance, and accountability. This is not a maintenance role; the Unit Manager will help stabilize and strengthen their unit team, improve clinical consistency and resident outcomes, and be a key partner in shaping the culture and performance of the facility.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license - New York State
- Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care setting
- Prior leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Supervisor) required
- Strong ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable
- Experience working with CNA teams and developing newer staff
- Confidence in handling family communication, clinical oversight, and regulatory expectations
Nice To Haves
- Experience with dementia population strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide 24-hour oversight of your 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
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
