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 in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager responsible for directing clinical operations, overseeing admissions and discharges, supervising nurses, and ensuring a resident-centered care model.

The role requires an active PA RN or LPN license, at least 2 years of supervisory experience in long-term care, excellent communication, and commitment to quality patient care; this is a full-time, on-site position with a collaborative leadership team.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in PA.
• Minimum of 2 years in nursing supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee new admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth processes and family satisfaction.
• Supervise and develop nurses; support CNAs and nursing staff to maintain resident-centered care.
• Maintain infection control logs and monitor progress; follow up on medication-related concerns.

Skills

RN License

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

RN or LPN license in PA

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