Nursing Unit Manager - RN Leadership in SNF

Cayuga Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Job summary

Cayuga Health System in Elmira, NY is seeking a Unit Manager SNF-St. Joseph to provide clinical leadership and oversee daily nursing operations in our skilled nursing facility.

This role requires NY RN license, BLS/ACLS within specified times, strong clinical judgment, and experience supervising nursing teams. Onsite schedule, with flexible days and no travel.

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS required within 90 days for telemetry and critical care areas.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, problem-solving, delegation, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise nursing activities, support staff development, promote patient safety, and maintain compliance with clinical documentation and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily nursing activities, assign patient care responsibilities, and provide direct patient care as needed to support safe staffing.
• Serve as a clinical resource and professional role model, support staff education and competency development, assist with performance evaluations, and promote effective communication and collaboration across the healthcare team.
• Monitor nursing documentation and care delivery, participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives, and support compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist the Unit Director with staff scheduling, patient procedure coordination, incident and complaint follow-up, supply and equipment management, budget development, and accurate charge capture.
• Participate in unit and organizational committees, support policy development and implementation, identify opportunities to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Skills

RN license NY

BLS within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days

Clinical assessment

Nursing supervision

Education

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

Job description

Cayuga Health System in Elmira, NY is seeking a Unit Manager SNF-St. Joseph to provide clinical leadership and oversee daily nursing operations in our skilled nursing facility.

This role requires NY RN license, BLS/ACLS within specified times, strong clinical judgment, and experience supervising nursing teams. Onsite schedule, with flexible days and no travel.

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, patient-centered environment.