RN Unit Manager

Vierra Communities• Baltimore, MD, US, MD

19d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

St Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking a Registered Nurse Unit Manager for its skilled nursing setting. The Unit Manager oversees the daily operations of a unit and helps ensure high-quality patient care and services. The role manages staff performance, coordinates resources, implements organizational policies, and serves as a liaison between frontline staff and senior management. It is accountable for regulatory and health-and-safety compliance, operational efficiency, patient satisfaction, staff development, and clinical and administrative objectives. The Unit Manager plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs nursing services for residents. The position supports nursing staff with resident admissions, assignments, assessments, documentation, training, and access to necessary medications, supplies, and equipment. This is a full-time, exempt, essential-personnel role.

Requirements

Nursing degree or diploma (RN) from an accredited college or university or nursing institution.
At least two years of direct-care experience in a long-term care, restorative, or geriatric setting as an LPN or RN.
At least one year of nursing management experience as an RN, or more than three years of nursing management experience as an LPN.
Current CPR certification.
Meet state requirements for relevant licensure or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against the professional license.
Proficiency with technology-driven patient care and HRIS and timekeeping/attendance software.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct nursing services for facility residents.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Review staff complaints and grievances and make appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
Ensure each unit maintains adequate medication, medical supply, and equipment stocks, and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Assist in preparing written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of each resident’s nursing needs.
Ensure nursing and aide assignments are completed as indicated.
Encourage staff participation in training programs and schedule training times as appropriate.
Review nurses’ notes for informative, descriptive documentation that reflects care provided, residents’ responses, and residents’ wishes.
Support and assist nursing staff with admission of new patients to the facility.
Manage staff performance, coordinate unit resources, and facilitate communication between frontline staff and senior management.
Support professional development and help maintain unit operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.