Agency Unit Manager (RN)

Preferred Professional Services (PPS) Agency; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem shifts

Weekly pay

Mentorship and training

Growth opportunities

Competitive rates

Job summary

Preferred Professional Services (PPS) Agency in Connecticut is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager for our Long-Term Care and Rehab facilities. You will oversee nursing staff within a dedicated unit and coordinate care plans to ensure quality resident outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading a team, supervising operations, assessments for quality and compliance, mentorship, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Valid state RN license.
• Experience in supervision in a Long-Term Care setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of nurses and support staff within the unit.
• Develop and implement care plans, ensuring individualized resident care.
• Supervise daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Conduct regular assessments to maintain quality standards and compliance.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-being.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Team supervision

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher

Job description

A Great Place to Work:

Preferred Professional Services (PPS) is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates, a growing network of more than 40 short-term rehabilitation and long-term care centers that touch the lives of thousands of families throughout the Northeast.

We have per diem shifts available now in our Long-Term Care and Rehab Facilities!

What You'll Do:

Agency Unit Manager

As an RN Unit Manager, you will oversee and coordinate the nursing staff within a dedicated unit. Your role is instrumental in ensuring the delivery of quality care, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring the health, comfort, and overall well-being of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of nurses and support staff within the unit
• Develop and implement care plans, ensuring individualized resident care
• Supervise daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Conduct regular assessments to maintain quality standards and compliance
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to nursing staff
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-being

If you are an experienced nursing professional with a passion for leading others in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Unit Manager!

What We Offer:

• All shifts available now including per diem & temp-to-hire!
• Competitive hourly rates and shift differentials
• Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Unit Manager include:

• Valid state RN nursing license
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a Long-Term Care setting preferred
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.

Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.