Nursing Unit Manager

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Squirrel Hill Wellness & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager to lead nursing operations in a skilled nursing setting. You will oversee new admissions and discharges, supervise nursing staff, and manage clinical care while ensuring policy compliance and resident-centered care.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and collaboration with the Director of Nursing and care teams to maintain high-quality resident experiences.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in PA.
• Minimum of 2 years in a nursing supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong clinical knowledge and expertise in long-term care or skilled nursing facility settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• New Admissions & Discharges: ensure new resident and family needs are met and discharge processes are completed.
• Supervision & Development of Nurses: oversee nurses, train, and ensure tools for quality care; support CNAs and nurses.
• Clinical Responsibilities: maintain infection control logs, monitor medications, manage wounds and skin issues, and ensure policies are followed.
• Leadership: communicate concerns to the Director of Nursing, be a resource for residents, families, and staff, and interview new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PA RN/LPN license

Job description

Nursing Unit Manager

Squirrel Hill Wellness & Rehabilitation Center is a premier provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents and helping them acheive their highest level of independence.We're looking for a nursing unit manager who is aligned with these principles.

Nursing Unit Manager Job Duties Include:

New Admissions & Discharges

• Ensure all needs of the new resident and family are met
• Oversee to make sure all discharge processes are completed
• Completes New Admission interview/checklist

Supervision & Development of Nurses

• Oversees the nurses working within the community, trains and teaches as needed to ensure quality professional nurses
• Ensures Neighborhood Nurses have all tools available and needed to provide quality home-like care and supports a ‘Resident Centered Care’ model
• Supports the CNAs and Nurses to make sure the residents receive quality care, meal service, activities to have a meaningful life living at RMV

Clinical Responsibilities

• Keep Infection Control logs and monitors progress
• Follow up on Pharmaceutical recommendations and monitors medication errors
• Manages any wound or skin integrity issues within the Community
• Supports the Medical Director and ensures his recommendations or concerns are followed up on
• Investigates any allegations of abuse, complaints, or narcotic concerns
• Supports, revises, or works to make sure Policies and Procedures are in place for best practices with the support of the Director of Nursing
• Writes and meets on Care Plans one afternoon per week for residents within the Community
• Supervises Incoming & Outgoing Narcotic Drugs

Leadership

• Communicates timely to the Director of Nursing any concerns in compromised care concerns or complaints
• Serves as the lesion for Residents, Families, or visitors when there are concerns or compliments
• Supports all team members working within the community to resolve conflict, develop standards, and create a positive professional place for the residents to live.
• Interview new team members for their community

Nursing Unit Manager Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN License in the state of PA
• Minimum of 2 years in a nursing supervisory or leadership role
• Strong clinical knowledge and expertise in long-term care or skilled nursing facility settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Squirrel Hill Wellness & Rehabilitation Center is an equal opportunity employer