Nursing Unit Manager →

Optalis Healthcare; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Nurse Manager responsible for 24-hour resident care on an assigned unit. This role leads licensed nurses and direct care staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes resident-centered care aligned with facility standards.

The position requires an accredited nursing degree and active RN or LPN license in Michigan, with 2+ years in long-term care. Leadership experience as Charge Nurse or Supervisor is preferred and essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program with active RN or LPN license in Michigan.
• Minimum 2 years of long-term care or skilled nursing experience.
• Leadership experience as Charge Nurse or Supervisor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate nursing staff performance on assigned unit.
• Ensure care plans are implemented and updated based on resident needs.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure dignity and resident rights are respected.
• Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and participate in care planning meetings.
• Strong clinical assessment and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of CMS/state regulations and SNF standards.
• Effective communication and documentation abilities.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff supervision

Care planning

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical assessment

Education

RN or LPN license (Michigan)

Job description

The Nurse Manager assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for resident care on an assigned unit. This role supervises licensed nurses and direct care staff, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and promotes resident-centered care consistent with facility philosophy and standards of nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate nursing staff performance on assigned unit.
• Ensure care plans are implemented and updated based on resident needs.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure dignity and resident rights are respected.
• Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and participate in care planning meetings.
• Strong clinical assessment and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of CMS/state regulations and SNF standards.
• Effective communication and documentation abilities.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Required

• Graduate of accredited nursing program with current RN or LPN license in the state.
• 2+ years of long-term care or skilled nursing experience.

Preferred

• Prior leadership experience as Charge Nurse or Supervisor.

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