Nurse Manager - Long Term Care

Blocket AB; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blocket AB is seeking a Nurse Manager for a Skilled Nursing Facility in Waterloo, NY. This full-time, on-site role oversees nursing staff, coordinates care across departments, and ensures high-quality resident outcomes in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include leading a diverse team, managing resources, and maintaining regulatory standards. Requires RN licensure in NY, 2+ years of manager experience in LTC, and strong leadership skills. Weekend rotation may apply.

Job description

Nurse Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility:

Position Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation, based on experience:
• Salary Range- $85,000.00-100,000.00
• Employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance and generous PTO packages.
• Weekends are required on a rotational basis.
• Direct Hire.
• Full Time.
• Days.
• Special Needs Unit.
• Setting: Long Term Care
• Reports to: Director of Nursing
• Supervises: CNA TRAINEE, CNA, SR CNA, LPN, RN, and UNIT CLERK.
• Join this career enhancement role where your skills will flourish, and your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of patients.
• Summary: Work history in Long Term Care. Experience as a Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor is ideal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Knowledgeable in the area of management systems and processes.
  Demonstrated ability to establish effective work relationships in an effort to lead others in the direction of meeting organizational objectives.
• Analytical skills to assess departmental needs, develop, and implement planned interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of applied interventions.
• Basic management competencies for the position assigned.
• Ability to facilitate project management, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
• Familiarity with DOH requirements.
• Computer literacy required with word processing, spreadsheets, power point
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and power point and Meditech.
• The Nurse Manager has major responsibility for implementation of strategies and activities designed to achieve and support uncompromising quality, exceptional patient safety and an outstanding patient / resident / family experience. The Nurse Manager intentionally creates an environment that fosters staff development, staff empowerment, collegial relationships and best practice in the delivery of nursing care. The Nurse Manager allocates resources to promote efficient, effective, compassionate and fiscally responsible nursing care.. The Nurse Manager assures the coordination of care across department lines through a focus on systems that promote inter-disciplinary collaboration and communication. The Nurse Manager participates in the recruitment, selection and retention of personnel. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel accountable to the nurse manager.

Customer Focus:

• They are dedicated to creating a healing environment. The Nurse Manager will exemplify professionalism, compassionate leadership, and effective communication—ensuring every interaction promotes dignity, respect, and well-being.

Population-Specific Care:

• The Nurse Manager must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care—assessing resident needs, supporting growth and development across the lifespan, and tailoring care to each resident’s unique requirements.

Why Join Them?

• A supportive, team-focused environment where your leadership is valued.
• Competitive pay and benefits to support your personal and professional growth.
• An opportunity to make a lasting impact in residents’ lives while advancing your nursing leadership career.
• Supportive leadership culture focused on professional growth.
• Opportunity to lead and influence care delivery in a Long Term Care setting.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

About the area:

• Waterloo, NY - Gateway to Finger Lakes Region's attractions
• Quality wine trails, high gorges, and dramatic waterfalls
• Outdoor activities, top-rated malls, and excellent restaurants
• Rich history and natural beauty
• Centralized Finger Lakes location off the New York state thruway, convenient from Rochester, NY). Short drive to Rochester, NY or Syracuse, NY.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years recent manager experience in a LTC Facility. Experience with Special Needs Unit preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nurse Program.
• Current NYS License to practice as a Professional Registered Nurse.
• Two years of Nursing experience or Two years of Long Term Care experience.
  Supervisor or Management experience a plus.
• Supervises:CNA Trainees, CNAs, Senior CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and Unit Clerks.
• Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nurse Program
• Current NYS License to practice as a Professional Registered Nurse.
• 2 Years of Nursing Experience or 2 Years of Long Term Care experience.