Nurse Unit Manager (LPN or RN)

CareRite Centers, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC seeks an experienced Unit Manager to supervise nursing staff and ensure continuous, high-quality care around the clock. You will oversee admissions during off-hours, coordinate treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians to maintain patient-centered outcomes.

The role demands strong leadership, clinical excellence, and a commitment to accurate documentation and timely reporting to nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing college or university.
• Valid RN or LPN license for the state of TN.
• Experience with long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in nursing documentation writing.
• Ability to document patient progress weekly in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, counsel, and discipline personnel on assigned units.
• Ensure continuity of care 24/7; relay reports to oncoming supervisors.
• Identify and resolve unit-level problems and inform nursing leadership.
• Deliver outcome-focused quality nursing care using the nursing process.
• Serve as admissions point during off-hours; conduct tours for families.
• Implement care plans effectively and cost-efficiently focused on outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals on care plans.
• Provide exceptional patient service and demonstrate clinical excellence.
• Supervise and coordinate Charge, Treatment and CNA assignments and activities.
• Monitor staff activities and ensure adherence to treatment plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Clinical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

RN License (TN)

Job description

Unit Manager

• Responsible for supervising, evaluating, counseling, and disciplining personnel on assigned units.
• Responsible for ensuring continuity of care for 24 hours, 7 days a week. Receive report from previous supervisor for all nursing units, and forward report to oncoming supervisor prior to leaving tour of duty. Follow-up all identified issues.
• Responsible for problem identification and resolution at the unit level. Keep the Director of Nursing/Associate Director of Nursing informed of residents' status through verbal communication and written report.
• Assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process. Identify needs and provide input for discharge planning and follow-up throughout length of stay
• Be point person for admissions during off hours, including providing tours, welcoming new families and residents, ensuring a smooth and comfortable admission experience.
• Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes
• Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care.
• Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices.
• Will supervise and coordinate Charge, Treatment and CNA assignments and activities in an assigned unit and shift. Will ensure timely communication of current treatment & assessment information, efficient delivery of services and timely compilation of new information.
• Will monitor and evaluate staff activities to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed, and treatment administered in accordance with treatment plans and physician's instructions.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Nursing college or university.
• Must have a valid professional RN or LPN license for state of TN
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

An Equal Opportunity Employer