Nurse Unit Manager LPN

West Branch Geriatric Village Inc; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Villa Perks program

Training programs

Career growth

MI Bill 690 incentive eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Villa Healthcare seeks a Nurse Unit Manager LPN to oversee daily nursing operations, ensure high-quality care, and implement the plan of care. The role involves coordinating staff, rounds, documentation, and collaboration with admin and therapy teams.

The Nurse Unit Manager LPN will lead nursing staff, manage schedules, and uphold infection control standards while providing direct care as needed. CP R certification and Michigan LPN license required, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Long-Term care and MDS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the nursing staff, scheduling breaks, reassigning employees, writing performance reviews, and enforcing policies.
• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department and other related departments in planning care.
• Develops and maintains care standards.
• Performs rounds to assess resident conditions and ensure staff compliance with standards.
• Gives and receives nursing reports at shift start and end.
• Maintains clean and sanitary nursing areas and treatment rooms.
• Assists QA/QA committees in corrective action planning.
• Performs administrative duties and charting.
• Interprets restorative care policies and trains personnel.
• Provides direct nursing care as needed.
• Documents data per Medicare/Medicaid and policies.
• Completes forms at admissions, transfers, discharges.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Multi-tasking

Analytical

Organization

Infection control

Travel ready

Computer skills

Education

LPN license (state)

CPR certification

2+ years supervisory exp.

Long-Term care + MDS exp

Job description

Villa at Traverse Point is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager LPN to join their team! The Nurse Unit Manager LPN primary purpose is to manage the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility. To ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Ensure nursing care is provided through assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Villa Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others.

Nurse Unit Manager LPN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the nursing staff, scheduling breaks, reassigning employees from one area to another area as facility needs dictate, writing performance reviews, and enforcing policies with responsibility to issue Coaching and Corrective Action, as needed.
• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department, as well as other related departments in planning care.
• Develops and maintains care standards.
• Makes frequent rounds to note resident/patient conditions and to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Gives and receives the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, med. Cart, medication room, etc.), resident/patient care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Assists the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies
• Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Interprets restorative care policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc.
• Provides direct nursing care as necessary and as department needs may dictate.
• Ensures that all restorative care notes are informative and descriptive of the treatment provided and of the resident’s response to the care.
• Documents all pertinent data as required by Medicare, Medicaid, company standards and policies.
• Completes the required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Informs nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment etc.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Nurse Unit Manager LPN Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and team development skills.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and delegate to others.
• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Nurse Unit Manager LPN Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Long-Term care and MDS experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Villa Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• MI Bill 690 incentive eligible
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!
• The above company benefits apply to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary depending on employment status and location.

Why Villa?

At Villa, we believe great care begins with how we treat our people. When our team members feel supported, respected, and empowered, better outcomes follow for residents and their families.

Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Villa, you are not just building a career. You are becoming part of a team united by purpose.

We support our team members through mentorship, professional development, and a culture built on collaboration, trust, and growth, so you can continue to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Villa Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing both short- and long-term skilled nursing care. We are committed to personalized, integrated care that considers the total well-being of every guest and their family members and goes beyond simply meeting expectations. This commitment is reflected in our empathetic and respectful culture, where we honor individual preferences and needs so each guest can feel at home while working toward optimal health outcomes.

At Villa, we believe in making people better, and our B.E.T.T.E.R. Service Excellence Code of Conduct guides how we show up every day. As a member of the Villa team, employees are expected to uphold these standards by Being welcoming to all, Establishing meaningful relationships, demonstrating Trust and respect, supporting Teamwork, Engaging and communicating openly, and Recognizing one another’s contributions.

Villa Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.