LPN Assistant Unit Manager

Upstate Services Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse, NY, seeks an experienced LPN Assistant Unit Manager to support the Unit Manager in clinical and operational activities on a nursing unit.

You will help ensure high-quality, resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and staff accountability while promoting positive resident outcomes. This role emphasizes leadership in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted LPN license in NY.
• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably long-term care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Unit Manager in overseeing daily clinical operations of the unit.
• Support delivery of safe, resident-centered care per policies, orders, and regulations.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and document following LPN scope.
• Review care plans, resident records, medication docs, and treatment records.
• Promote timely communication among nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist with staffing coordination, clinical audits, survey prep, and quality initiatives.
• Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Communicate significant clinical or operational issues to nursing leadership.
• Maintain accurate unit personnel records and clinical logs.

Skills

LPN License

Leadership

Communication

Staff Scheduling

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Clinical Detail

Education

Practical Nursing Program

Job description

LPN Assistant Unit Manager

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing,

Syracuse, NY

Join our team at the Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, where we strive to create a homelike environment for our residents and provide quality care with a focus on each resident as a whole person.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate LPN Assistant Unit Manager to support the Unit Manager in overseeing the daily clinical and operational activities of an assigned nursing unit. As a key member of our nursing team, you will assist in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care while promoting regulatory compliance, staff accountability, and positive resident outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist the Unit Manager in overseeing the daily clinical operations of the assigned nursing unit
• Support the delivery of safe, compassionate, resident-centered care in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and ensure appropriate assessment, documentation, notification, and follow-up within the LPN scope of practice
• Assist with reviewing care plans, resident records, medication administration documentation, treatment records, and other required clinical documentation
• Promote timely communication among nursing staff, providers, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with staffing coordination, clinical audits, survey preparation, and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and quality improvement discussions
• Communicate significant clinical, staffing, and operational issues to nursing leadership
• Assist with maintaining accurate personnel-related unit records, clinical reports, audits, and tracking logs
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager or Director of Nursing

Requirements:

• Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state where the facility operates
• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program
• Current CPR/BLS certification, as required by facility policy
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience; long-term care or skilled nursing facility experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a charge nurse, team leader, preceptor, or other nursing leadership role
• Experience assisting with staff scheduling, clinical audits, survey preparation, or quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to coach staff, address concerns professionally, and prioritize competing demands

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Ability to assist with resident care and transfers in accordance with training, facility policy, and safe patient-handling procedures
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move equipment and supplies within established safety guidelines
• Ability to respond promptly to resident care needs and clinical emergencies

Work Environment:

• This position operates within a skilled nursing and long-term care environment and may require flexibility to meet unit operational needs
• The position may involve weekends, holidays, varied shifts, and occasional additional hours based on facility requirements

Performance Expectations:

• The Assistant Unit Manager – LPN will be evaluated on the quality and safety of resident care, compliance with clinical documentation and regulatory requirements, effectiveness of staff communication, coaching, and coordination, and other key performance indicators.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• The facility is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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