Dynamic Unit Manager Needed-LPN or RN

Countryside Post Acute•Buchanan, GA

About The Position

Countryside Post Acute is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced LPN or RN Unit Manager to join its nursing leadership team in Buchanan, Georgia. The Unit Manager oversees daily nursing operations for an assigned unit, ensuring quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and a positive, supportive environment for residents, families, and staff. The role supports nursing staff and works with nursing leadership to maintain clinical excellence and resident-centered care.

Requirements

Current, active LPN or RN license in the State of Georgia or a valid multistate license authorizing practice in Georgia.
Graduate of an accredited or state-approved nursing program.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Knowledge of long-term care regulations, infection prevention, and resident care standards.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and effectively lead a nursing team.
Dependable, hands-on leadership, professionalism, compassion, accountability, and commitment to a safe and welcoming environment for residents.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation setting.
Previous supervisory, charge nurse, or unit management experience.
Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or similar electronic medical records.
Current CPR/BLS certification, as required by facility policy.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily nursing operations and coordinate resident care within the assigned unit.
Supervise, mentor, and support LPNs, RNs, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Ensure nursing care follows physician orders, individualized care plans, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
Monitor resident conditions, identify changes, and ensure timely communication with physicians, families, and appropriate clinical personnel.
Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and ongoing resident assessments.
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and resident care conferences.
Monitor medication administration, treatments, documentation, and infection prevention practices.
Ensure accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
Assist with staff scheduling, assignments, performance evaluations, coaching, and training.
Promote compliance with federal and Georgia state regulations, infection control standards, and facility policies.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) and nursing leadership with clinical audits, survey readiness, and corrective action plans.
Address resident and family concerns professionally and compassionately.
Foster teamwork, accountability, and a culture of resident-centered care.