Unit Manager (RN or LPN)
About The Position
Northridge Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to lead an assigned nursing unit in its skilled nursing environment. The Unit Manager oversees daily clinical operations and provides leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing staff. Working closely with the Director of Nursing and the interdisciplinary team, the manager helps ensure resident outcomes, regulatory compliance, and positive experiences for residents and families. Depending on experience and facility needs, the role may include a Wound Care or Infection Prevention focus. The position leads and supervises unit operations, supports nursing staff, monitors resident care, and helps ensure individualized care plans are implemented and updated. It also contributes to quality assurance, care coordination, regulatory compliance, and leadership coverage in the absence of the Director of Nursing. For a Wound Care focus, responsibilities include assessing and treating wounds, developing evidence-based care plans, monitoring healing, documenting care, educating residents, families, and staff, and collaborating with providers. For an Infection Prevention focus, responsibilities include surveillance, monitoring trends, investigating exposure incidents, staff education, compliance with infection-control guidelines, policy development, regulatory readiness, and collaboration with providers and public health agencies.
Requirements
- Current RN or LPN license in good standing.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous long-term care or skilled nursing experience.
- Leadership or supervisory experience.
- Wound Care experience for the Wound Care role.
- Infection Prevention experience for the Infection Prevention role.
- Infection Prevention Certification (IPCO), or willingness to obtain it.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of the assigned nursing unit.
- Coach, mentor, and support RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
- Conduct clinical rounds and monitor resident care.
- Ensure individualized care plans are implemented and updated.
- Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and resident care coordination.
- Provide leadership support in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
- For a Wound Care focus: assess and treat pressure injuries, surgical wounds, and other complex skin conditions; develop and implement evidence-based wound care plans; monitor healing and adjust treatment; maintain accurate clinical documentation; educate residents, families, and staff; and collaborate with providers.
- For an Infection Prevention focus: conduct infection surveillance and monitor trends; investigate exposure incidents and implement corrective actions; educate and train staff; ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, and state infection-control guidelines; assist with policy development and regulatory readiness; and collaborate with healthcare providers and public health agencies when needed.
Benefits
- $10,000 limited-time sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Early wage access through TapCheck.
- Career advancement and leadership development opportunities.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the year.
- Collaborative workplace where employee voices matter.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
