Lead Nurse Unit Manager – Short-Term Unit

John Scott House Rehab & Nursing Center; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift differentials

Free parking

Career growth

Leadership support

Highly rated facility

Job summary

John Scott House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Braintree, MA is seeking a hands-on Unit Manager (RN/LPN) to lead the short-term unit. This role blends leadership with direct resident care, mentoring staff, and collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

You will oversee daily clinical operations, participate in on-call rotation, complete assessments, and support admissions, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN or LPN license in good standing is required
• Current CPR certification
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily clinical operations of a long-term care unit
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• Complete resident assessments and oversee care planning
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Participate in the on-call rotation
• Assist with admissions and clinical problem-solving
• Provide direct resident care as needed, including occasional medication administration and taking a medication cart to support the team during staffing needs

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff supervision

Mentoring staff

Education

Massachusetts RN or LPN license

CPR certification

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

John Scott House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Braintree, MA is seeking a hands-on Unit Manager (RN/LPN) to lead the short-term unit. This role blends leadership with direct resident care, mentoring staff, and collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

You will oversee daily clinical operations, participate in on-call rotation, complete assessments, and support admissions, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.