RN Unit Leader – LTC & Rehab

Stellar Health Group

Burlington (VT)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Six paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability保险

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

On-site employee education

Supportive, team-oriented work环境

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington is seeking an experienced Unit Manager to oversee our long-term care and rehabilitation nursing unit. You will lead daily operations, supervise nursing staff, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and ensure safe, individualized resident care.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical knowledge and proven leadership abilities in skilled nursing or similar settings.

Qualifications

Current, active, and unrestricted RN license in Vermont.
Previous nursing leadership or unit management experience preferred.
Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, or short-term rehabilitation preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal long-term care regulations.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily clinical and operational activities of the assigned long-term care and rehabilitation unit.
Supervise, support, and guide nursing staff to promote safe, consistent, and high-quality resident care.
Coordinate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members to address resident needs.
Develop, implement, review, and update individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the care team.
Monitor resident assessments, treatments, clinical documentation, and care outcomes.
Ensure nursing care is delivered in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable nursing standards.
Coordinate resident admissions, discharges, transfers, and transitions of care.
Monitor compliance with applicable federal and Vermont regulations, licensing requirements, and facility procedures.
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and guidance to nursing personnel.
Identify staff training needs and support ongoing professional development.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Review clinical performance and identify opportunities to improve care delivery and resident outcomes.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
Address resident care concerns and support appropriate follow-up and resolution.
Promote infection prevention, resident safety, dignity, and a positive care environment.
Foster teamwork, accountability, and a collaborative workplace culture.