RN Unit Leader — Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Elderwood; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Liverpool in Liverpool, NY is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Unit Manager to provide hands-on clinical leadership within our 160-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. This is a full-time role with 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

scheduling and the opportunity to influence care at the unit level. You will lead CNAs and nursing staff, develop care plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with families and physicians to enhance resident care.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license - New York State.
• Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience in SNF or LTC.
• Prior leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Supervisor).
• Strong ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable.
• Experience working with CNA teams and developing newer staff.
• Experience with dementia population strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour oversight of your assigned nursing unit.
• Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff with a CNA focus.
• Set clear expectations for care delivery, accountability, and teamwork.
• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans.
• Monitor clinical indicators and address resident needs proactively.
• Ensure high standards in documentation, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a key contact for families and providers and communicate changes in condition and care plans clearly.
• Manage daily staffing, call-ins, scheduling, and participate in hiring and staff development.

Skills

RN License NY

Leadership

Unit Management

Staff Development

CNA coaching

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Elderwood at Liverpool in Liverpool, NY is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Unit Manager to provide hands-on clinical leadership within our 160-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. This is a full-time role with 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

scheduling and the opportunity to influence care at the unit level. You will lead CNAs and nursing staff, develop care plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with families and physicians to enhance resident care.