Unit Manager (RN)
About The Position
At Vicar's Landing, our Unit Managers are more than nurse leaders—they are advocates, mentors, and champions for resident-centered care. As a Unit Manager (RN), you'll lead the day-to-day clinical operations of a Skilled Nursing unit while helping ensure residents receive exceptional care, families stay informed, and nursing teams have the support they need to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about leadership, quality outcomes, staff development, and creating an environment where residents can thrive. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career while maintaining meaningful resident relationships, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum of one year of experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, or Assisted Living
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards of care, and compliance practices
- Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership, charge nurse, or management experience
- Experience with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Background in infection prevention and risk management
- Experience mentoring and coaching healthcare staff
- Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Responsibilities
- Oversee the clinical operations of a Skilled Nursing unit serving up to 30 residents
- Coordinate resident care and ensure communication among residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
- Monitor and respond to acute changes in resident condition
- Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and care transitions
- Help develop and support individualized resident care plans
- Promote resident dignity, rights, independence, and quality of life
- Partner with residents and families to ensure exceptional care experiences
- Serve as a resource for questions, concerns, and care planning discussions
- Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation staff, pharmacy providers, social services, and other healthcare professionals
- Foster strong interdisciplinary teamwork focused on resident outcomes
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations
- Review physician orders, assessments, progress notes, and documentation for accuracy and timeliness
- Monitor infection control reports, pharmacy recommendations, medication-related concerns, and quality metrics
- Support risk management programs and quality improvement initiatives
- Participate in audits, investigations, and root cause analyses
- Help maintain survey readiness and compliance standards
- Mentor and support nurses, CNAs, and other healthcare team members
- Assist with orientation, competency evaluations, and ongoing staff education
- Support infection prevention practices, including PPE usage, hand hygiene, and standard precautions
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional growth
- Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Generous paid time off
- Employee wellness resources
- Holiday bonus opportunities
- Scholarship and career advancement programs
- Free daily meals
- Leadership development opportunities
- Continuing education support
- Employee recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
