Nurse Unit Manager RN Rehab Unit

Complete-Care-At-Germantown; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Daily Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Complete Care at Germantown is seeking a Rehab Unit Manager (RN) who is Wound Care Certified to lead our post-acute and complex skilled nursing unit. You will oversee wound care, clinical rounds, and day-to-day operations with a focus on resident recovery and high-quality outcomes.

This full-time, day-shift role includes an on-call rotation, a competitive base salary, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and an advanced EHR system to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Wisconsin.
• Must be Wound Care Certified (e.g., WCC, CWOCN, CWS).
• BLS/CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rehabilitation clinical oversight, daily rounds, and care plan alignment.
• Manage specialized wound care, wound VACs, dressings, and Debridement coordination.

Skills

RN License

Wound Care Cert

BLS/CPR

ACLS Preferred

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager (RN) — Rehab Unit Manager

Wound Care Certified | SIGN-ON BONUS: $10,000

Full-Time | Day Shift | On-Call Rotation

Rehabilitation & Complex Skilled Nursing Unit

Position Overview & Details

• Role: Rehab Unit Manager (RN Registered Nurse, Wound Care Certified)

• Shift & Availability: Full-Time, Day Shift with participation in an On-Call rotation.

• Unit Setting: Post-Acute Short-Term Rehabilitation & Complex Skilled Nursing Unit.

• Compensation & Perks: Competitive Market Base Pay, Generous Sign-On Bonus ($10,000)

About Complete Care

Complete Care is a recognized cornerstone of the community, deeply committed to improving the lives we touch through high-quality clinical healthcare, evidence-based practices, and extraordinary compassion. We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Rehab Unit Manager who is an RN Registered Nurse and Wound Care Certified to lead our nursing team. If you are a compassionate clinical leader looking to build a stable, highly rewarding career within an established, successful organization, we invite you to explore this vital opportunity.

Why Work With Us?

• A Supportive Culture: We cultivate a warm, collaborative work environment where staff are treated like family, and your clinical expertise is deeply valued by executive leadership.

• Professional Growth & Career Advancement: We invest heavily in your ongoing professional development, providing executive leadership coaching, tuition assistance, specialized clinical training, and clear promotion pathways.

• Modern Resources & Advanced Wound Care Tools: Lead a well-staffed unit equipped with advanced wound care technologies, modern diagnostic equipment, and user-friendly Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms.

NOW HIRING: Rehab Unit Manager (Wound Care Certified)

Key Responsibilities

As a pivotal clinical leader and Rehab Unit Manager, you will act as an RN Registered Nurse overseeing specialized wound care management, ensuring exceptional patient recovery outcomes, and directing smooth daily unit operations:

• Rehabilitation Clinical Oversight, Assessment & Daily Rounds:

  • Conduct systematic daily clinical rounds across the rehab unit to evaluate resident physical progress, assess complex health needs, and monitor subtle or acute changes in status.

  • Manage individualized care plans to ensure nursing interventions align with attending physician orders, physiatry recommendations, and specialized physical/occupational therapy goals.

  • Lead clinical responses to complex cases, post-surgical recovery, IV therapies, and acute change-of-condition events.

• Specialized Wound Care Management & Treatment Protocols:

  • Leverage Wound Care Certified expertise to perform comprehensive skin assessments, stage pressure injuries, measure surgical wounds, and develop evidence-based treatment plans.

  • Oversee specialized wound therapies, negative pressure wound therapy (wound VACs), advanced dressings, and debridement coordination with consulting physicians.

  • Train, mentor, and audit nursing staff on proper wound dressing changes, pressure ulcer prevention protocols, infection control techniques, and accurate wound charting.

• Staff Supervision, Leadership & Performance Coaching:

  • Directly manage and inspire charge nurses, LPNs, and CNAs on your shift, fostering an atmosphere of clinical excellence, accountability, and compassionate care.

  • Oversee medication administration routines and EHR charting accuracy, providing constructive real-time feedback and participating in formal performance evaluations.

  • Manage staff scheduling, shift assignments, and daily huddles to optimize unit workflow and maintain staff morale.

• Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance & EHR Standards:

  • Maintain meticulous medical records according to HIPAA standards, state nurse practice acts, and federal/state long-term care guidelines.

  • Actively participate in facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committees, wound tracking committees, safety audits, and fall prevention programs to maintain complete survey readiness.

• Interdisciplinary Coordination & Family Communication:

  • Partner seamlessly with attending physicians, medical directors, physiatrists, wound specialists, physical/occupational/speech therapists, social workers, and dietitians.

  • Act as the primary clinical liaison for family members, conducting routine update calls, providing empathetic counseling, and delivering clear, comprehensive discharge education.

Qualifications

• Licensure: An active, unrestricted RN Registered Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin (or multi-state NLC equivalent).

• Certification: Must be Wound Care Certified (e.g., WCC, CWOCN, CWS) in good standing.

• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.

• Clinical Experience: 2+ years of clinical nursing experience required. Prior supervisory experience as a Rehab Unit Manager or clinical manager in long-term care, inpatient rehab, post-acute, or surgical environments is highly preferred.

• Leadership & Teamwork: Proven capability to work autonomously when making critical unit decisions under pressure while fostering a collaborative, team-first environment.

• Tech Proficiency: Solid working knowledge of computers and standard Electronic Health Records (EHR) platforms (e.g., PointClickCare).

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary: Market-leading base salary reflective of leadership experience, plus generous shift differentials.

• Financial Control: Optional Daily Pay program offering immediate access to earned wages.

• Comprehensive Protection: High-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and families, plus employer-paid Life Insurance.

• Work-Life Balance: Accelerated Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual, paid sick leave, and paid corporate holidays.

• Future Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match options.

Complete Care is an equal opportunity employer.