ADON Unit Manager (RN/LPN)

University Park Skilled Nursing & Therapy Memory C; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Education Funds and Scholarships

Nurse Aide Training and Certification

Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond

Clinical Hours For College Students

CPR and IV Certifications

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy is seeking an ADON Unit Manager to lead nursing staff, oversee resident care, and ensure quality outcomes in our long-term care setting in Tahlequah, OK.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, family communication, and collaboration with the Director of Nursing to develop care plans and deliver hands-on care when needed. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Oklahoma RN or LPN license.
• Knowledge of CMS and Oklahoma regulatory standards.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• 1+ year of experience in Skilled Nursing or Long Term Care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care, supervise and develop nursing staff, and report to the Director of Nursing.
• Maintain rapport with residents and their families; coordinate care planning.
• Ensure unit compliance with CMS/State standards and company policies.

Skills

Nurse Leadership

Clinical Oversight

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

RN License (Oklahoma)

LPN License (Oklahoma)

Job description

Are you a hardworking nurse with advanced communication skills and a passion for long-term care? I f s o, we have great news for you! We are seeking to add an ADON Unit Manager to our team!

A Unit Manager has an in-depth understanding of their residents' needs and a meaningful relationship with their residents' family members. Their primarily responsibility is to maintain great rapport with staff while overseeing patient care, supervising, directing, developing nurse staff, and reporting to the Director of Nursing; all to ensure quality patient care within the facility.

Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are both encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities and Purpose

• Maintaining and restoring health of residents.
• Acting as a main point of contact between residents and their families.
• Addressing and preventing concerns from family members.
• Assist in developing, implementing and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed.
• Supervise, counsel and provide discipline to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality care possible.
• Ensure their unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care.
• Complete admission and discharge assessments.
• Oversee and audit changes made to care plans.
• Deliver hands‑on care and medicine distribution as needed.
• Audit and complete charting, evaluations, medical forms and other administrative tasks.
• Identify procedural problems and work with the Director of Nursing to resolve issues.
• Evaluate, prioritize and meet the care needs of each resident.
• Assist with orientation of new nursing personnel to the overall nursing department.
• Ensure that personnel are assigned responsibilities consistent with their education, experience and ability.

Requirements and Experience

• Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.
• Knowledgeable of regulatory standards determined by CMS and the State of Oklahoma.
• Up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
• One (1) or more years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long Term Care environment strongly preferred.

We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Funds and Scholarships
• Nurse Aide Training and Certification
• Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
• Clinical Hours For College Students
• CPR and IV Certifications
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership

We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:

• We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
• We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
• We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth‑building today
• More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.

Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Our Team

At University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy, our staff foster a relaxed environment where everyone can feel safe and at home. We work very hard to accommodate the little things that make a big difference- Whether that be bringing residents and staff together through engaging events and social gatherings or offering our staff scholarships, training, and a variety of certifications to help in their career development and their work at our facility.

As you can tell, we’re extremely proud of the hard work and dedication our leadership puts into making our facility the best!

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