Lead RN Unit Manager - Day Shift Leader

Elderwood; Town of Ticonderoga (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with employer match

PTO & Holidays

Tuition program for LPN, RN & BSN

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Elderwood at Ticonderoga is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Unit Manager to provide 24-hour clinical leadership for a designated nursing unit, overseeing care plans, staff performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration on resident care.

Join a team dedicated to People Caring for People, with a strong focus on quality care, staff development, and resident rights; this role offers day shifts Monday–Friday with on-call as needed, competitive benefits, and tuition support.

Qualifications

• Must possess State RN license and current registration.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience and at least 1 year in a leadership role; geriatrics experience preferred, dementia experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services and resident care for the assigned unit.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary goals and approaches to resident care needs.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, residents, families, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing staff.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance and address concerns appropriately.
• Support staffing needs, including involvement in hiring and staff development.
• Ensure accurate nursing documentation, reporting, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized unit environment.
• Monitor quality of resident care and promote compliance with standards.
• Encourage staff engagement and recognize exceptional contributions.
• Identify ideas to improve resident outcomes and staff productivity.
• Attend required meetings, in-services, and educational programs.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and administration to support organizational goals.

Skills

RN leadership

Communication

Geriatrics

Dementia care

Staff development

Clinical oversight

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Elderwood at Ticonderoga is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Unit Manager to provide 24-hour clinical leadership for a designated nursing unit, overseeing care plans, staff performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration on resident care.

Join a team dedicated to People Caring for People, with a strong focus on quality care, staff development, and resident rights; this role offers day shifts Monday–Friday with on-call as needed, competitive benefits, and tuition support.