Nursing Unit Manager - Day Shift

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored medical and dental (

401(K) retirement plan

Sick and vacation leave

Job summary

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo, HI is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager to lead daily nursing operations and ensure resident‑centered care.

You will collaborate with the Director of Nursing to drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement while supporting and developing a high‑performing nursing team in a respectful, compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Hawaii.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in hospital, skilled nursing, or related setting.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and QA processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• English proficiency; compassionate elder care.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of nursing operations to ensure safe, high-quality resident care.
• Supervise, coach, and support nursing staff through scheduling, performance management, training, and ongoing development.
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, physician orders, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Promote compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations, quality assurance standards, and survey readiness.
• Monitor infection prevention, resident safety, and risk management practices while supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing on departmental planning, staffing, budgeting, policy development, and operational improvements.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Infection prevention

Staff coaching and development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Hawaii

Job description

Job Description

Join Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

As the Nursing Unit Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional, resident-centered care while supporting and developing a high-performing nursing team. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, you will help drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and a culture of compassion that enhances the lives of our residents every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of nursing operations to ensure safe, high-quality resident care.
• Supervise, coach, and support nursing staff through scheduling, performance management, training, and ongoing development.
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, physician orders, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Promote compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations, quality assurance standards, and survey readiness.
• Monitor infection prevention, resident safety, and risk management practices while supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing on departmental planning, staffing, budgeting, policy development, and operational improvements.

Education, Experience & Licensure

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaii.
• Previous nursing experience in a hospital, skilled nursing, long-term care, or other healthcare setting, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, nursing standards, infection prevention, rehabilitation and restorative nursing practices, and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to effectively support staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in written and spoken English, and committed to providing compassionate care to older adults.

Company Description

Located in picturesque Hilo,Hawaii, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home features dedicated short-term rehabilitation services and residential long-termplacement. As the only state Veterans Home on the Big Island of Hawaii, we are proud to serve our county’s finest.

In addition to rehabilitation services, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is designed to care for yourmedical conditions through personalized, 24-hour skilled nursing care provided by licensed clinicalspecialists and therapists. With oversight and coordination with physicians and nurse practitioners, ourteams work hand-in-hand to provide compassionate quality care.

Committed To Quality

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home offers more than just 24-hour nursing care, we caterto both the physical and emotional health of our residents and patients. Our care teams worktogether to create personalized treatment plans to help patients through their care journey.We strive to provide industry-leading outcomes through coordination of all aspects of your care.

Benefits

• Company sponsored medical and dental (100% coverage for employee)
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Sick and vacation leave

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed byHHSC’s East Hawaii Region)are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are notan employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, youwill receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

YUKIO - Drug Free, Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify

East Hawaii State Veterans Home is a drug-free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E-Verify.