Location: Mountain Ridge Center
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Contract Length: 14 Weeks
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse Unit Manager oversees daily clinical operations and nursing care delivery for an assigned unit within a long-term care/skilled nursing environment. This leadership role ensures regulatory compliance, high-quality resident outcomes, and effective coordination of staff and resources. The RN UM collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to promote excellence in resident care.
Oversee daily nursing operations for the assigned unit, ensuring high standards of clinical care and regulatory compliance.
Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
Conduct assessments, evaluate resident conditions, and ensure timely implementation of care plans.
Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges with accurate documentation and coordination.
Monitor quality indicators, participate in QAPI activities, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, providers, families, and facility leadership.
Ensure adherence to infection control policies, safety standards, and facility protocols.
Manage staff assignments, workflow, and performance on the unit.
Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
Support emergency response and clinical problem-solving within the unit.
Active RN license in the state of assignment (or compact).
Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or unit manager role.
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute settings.
Ability to manage staff, delegate tasks, and resolve clinical concerns effectively.
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Prior travel experience as an RN or Nurse Manager.
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Knowledge of state and federal LTC regulations, including CMS guidelines.