Nurse Unit Manager

The Orchards at Big Rapids; Big Rapids Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Paid vacation & sick time

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Orchards at Big Rapids is actively seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as Nurse Unit Manager. This role provides clinical oversight on an assigned unit and supports nurses and CNAs in delivering resident-centered care.

You will collaborate with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate care, conduct rounds, develop and review care plans, and monitor documentation and staff performance.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in Michigan in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, resident care standards, and nursing practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach, support, and develop nursing staff.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and oversight for an assigned nursing unit.
• Supervise and support nurses and nursing assistants while promoting a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Make regular rounds to monitor resident care, identify concerns, and provide support to nursing staff.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and ongoing review of resident care plans.
• Monitor residents experiencing changes in condition and ensure appropriate assessment, intervention, documentation, and follow-up.
• Ensure nursing staff follow facility policies, clinical standards, infection prevention practices, and resident safety protocols.
• Promote resident dignity, respect, comfort, and quality of life.
• Support nurses with prioritization, clinical decision-making, resident assessments, and coordination of care.
• Facilitate communication with physicians, providers, responsible parties, pharmacy, outside vendors, and interdisciplinary team.
• Review nursing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timely completion.
• Monitor incidents, accidents, and resident or staff concerns and ensure appropriate documentation, investigation, notification, and follow-up.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, changes in condition, and other clinical needs on the unit.
• Communicate staffing, resident care, and operational concerns to nursing leadership.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate nursing department staffing and coverage.
• Participate in interviewing, onboarding, coaching, and evaluating nursing staff.
• Provide education, re-education, counseling, and corrective action in accordance with policy.
• Assist with direct resident care and nursing responsibilities when necessary.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

EHR experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN license in Michigan

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager

The Orchards at Big Rapids - Big Rapids, MI

The Orchards at Big Rapids is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our nursing leadership team as a Nurse Unit Manager.

The Nurse Unit Manager provides clinical leadership and oversight for an assigned nursing unit while supporting our nurses and CNAs in delivering high-quality, resident-centered care. This position works closely with the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, providers, and interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive consistent, safe, and compassionate care.

What You'll Do

As a Nurse Unit Manager at The Orchards at Big Rapids, you will:

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and oversight for an assigned nursing unit.

• Supervise and support nurses and nursing assistants while promoting a positive, team-oriented work environment.

• Make regular rounds to monitor resident care, identify concerns, and provide support to nursing staff.

• Assist with the development, implementation, and ongoing review of resident care plans.

• Monitor residents experiencing changes in condition and ensure appropriate assessment, intervention, documentation, and follow-up.

• Ensure nursing staff follow facility policies, clinical standards, infection prevention practices, and resident safety protocols.

• Promote resident dignity, respect, comfort, and quality of life.

• Support nurses with prioritization, clinical decision-making, resident assessments, and coordination of care.

• Facilitate communication with physicians, providers, responsible parties, pharmacy, outside vendors, and members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Review nursing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timely completion.

• Monitor incidents, accidents, and resident or staff concerns and ensure appropriate documentation, investigation, notification, and follow-up.

• Assist with admissions, transfers, changes in condition, and other clinical needs on the unit.

• Communicate staffing, resident care, and operational concerns to nursing leadership.

• Assist with maintaining appropriate nursing department staffing and coverage.

• Participate in interviewing, onboarding, coaching, and evaluating nursing staff.

• Provide education, re-education, counseling, and corrective action in accordance with The Orchards at Big Rapids policies.

• Assist with direct resident care and nursing responsibilities when necessary.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan in good standing is required.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.

• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, resident care standards, and nursing practices.

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively coach, support, and develop nursing staff.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

Compensation & Benefits

$40.00-$47.00 per hour

Eligible team members may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Paid vacation and sick time

• 401(k)

• Tuition reimbursement

Join The Orchards at Big Rapids

Nurse Unit Managers at The Orchards at Big Rapids are an important part of our nursing leadership team and have a direct impact on resident care and the success of our nursing staff.

We're looking for a Registered Nurse who is approachable, organized, clinically strong, and ready to take an active leadership role on the unit.

The Orchards at Big Rapids is an equal opportunity employer.