LPN Unit Manager

Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Village of Tupper Lake (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Unit Manager (LPN) to lead a nursing unit, blend hands-on care with supervision, and ensure high-quality resident outcomes. In this full-time role, you will supervise CNAs and nursing staff, coordinate care plans, participate in admissions and care planning, and uphold regulatory standards.

This position requires an active LPN license, LTC experience preferred, strong organizational and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration and treatments.
• Monitor resident conditions and report significant changes to the physician and nursing leadership.
• Ensure physician orders, care plans, and documentation are completed accurately and timely.
• Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, and care planning.
• Follow up on labs, consultations, and resident care concerns.
• Oversee daily operations of the assigned unit, conduct rounds, and address concerns.
• Supervise and support nursing staff and CNAs; assist with orientation and training.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and ensure safety and rights.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

LPN license

Job description

The Unit Manager (LPN) is responsible for the day-to-day clinical and operational management of an assigned nursing unit while providing direct resident care as needed. This is a working leadership position that combines hands‑on nursing responsibilities with staff supervision, care coordination, regulatory compliance, and resident advocacy.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration and treatments.
• Monitor resident conditions and report significant changes to the physician and nursing leadership.
• Ensure physician orders, care plans, and documentation are completed accurately and timely.
• Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, and care planning.
• Follow up on labs, consultations, and resident care concerns.

Unit Management

• Oversee daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Conduct rounds and address resident, family, and staff concerns.
• Monitor incidents, falls, wounds, infections, and other clinical issues to ensure appropriate follow‑up.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies and state and federal regulations.

Staff Leadership

• Supervise and support nursing staff and CNAs assigned to the unit.
• Assist with staff orientation, training, and performance management.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and quality resident care.

Quality & Compliance

• Participate in quality improvement activities, audits, and survey readiness efforts.
• Ensure resident rights, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Schedule

• Full‑time position.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• Required to work one weekend per month.