RN Unit Manager

Anchor Post Acute; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Career Growth

Supportive Leadership

Team Environment

Job summary

Anchor Post Acute in Aiken, SC is expanding with a brand-new wing to accommodate more beds and improve care. We are seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead the unit, mentor the nursing team, and ensure exceptional resident care within a fast-paced skilled nursing environment.

You will oversee daily clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with physicians, therapy, and multidisciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• Must have unit manager and/or long-term care leadership experience.
• Not entry-level leadership; skilled nursing management required.
• Strong Medicare/Medicaid regulations knowledge and survey readiness.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional care and supporting team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical operations of the assigned unit.
• Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff.
• Ensure highest quality of resident care.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Complete and oversee clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Communication

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Social Work

CCM certification (plus)

LVN/LPN acceptable

Tools

PCC Knowledge

Job description

Anchor Post Acute is a beautiful 120-bed skilled nursing & rehab facility conveniently located behind Aiken Mall in Aiken, South Carolina. We are proud to have been named Aiken's Choice Award Winner for Top Skilled Nursing Facility!

We're Growing - Join Our Team as a RN Unit Manager!

Exciting news! We're opening a brand-new wing to expand our facility and add more beds, and we're looking for an experienced Unit Manager to help lead this exciting growth!

If you're a strong clinical leader who is passionate about resident care, enjoys mentoring staff, and thrives in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation

RN: $33-37/hr

We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Positive, Team-Oriented Work Environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily clinical operations of your assigned unit
• Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff
• Ensure the highest quality of resident care
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
• Complete and oversee clinical documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members
• Communicate effectively with residents and families
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence

Communicate regularly with residents and their family about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols. Attends and participates in morning meetings/stand up to facilitate communications with the team. Answer residents' questions about their care, treatment plans, illness progression and all other issues so they feel safe and secure in our care. Monitor and adjust resident's statuses based on changing needs and conditions. Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current and discharging residents needs in area(s) of responsibility. Complete documentation as required. Performs utilization review activities to provide resident appropriate, timely and cost effective care. Coordinate care with resident, care providers, facilities financial services, and third party payers. Oversee all admissions and discharge activities. Coordinate referrals both to and from our facility. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff and professional colleagues. Accurate charting and ability to complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in interactions with physicians, providers, payers and residents and their families. Must be able to effectively communicate with, and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including residents/families/caretakers, physicians, nurse and other ancillary partners. Must have excellent time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high volume environment with rapidly changing priorities. Intermediate computer skills. Competence maintaining professional, respectful, honest interactions with residents/families and staff and partners.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing
• MUST have prior Unit Manager and/or long-term care/skilled nursing leadership experience.
• This is not an entry-level leadership position. Candidates without skilled nursing management experience will not be considered.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and survey readiness
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Passion for delivering exceptional care and supporting your team

This is a unique opportunity to join our leadership team during an exciting period of expansion and help launch our new wing!

Qualification Education and/or Experience

Qualification Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Social Work. Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred. Licensed (LVN or LPN) nurse acceptable. Two (2) year clinical nursing experience preferred. Knowledge of Medicare, Medi cal and Medicaid programs and benefits. PCC Knowledge Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations LVN/LPN Valid License or RN Valid Licensee in the state you are working. Certificate as a certified Case Manager (CCM) a plus. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health; License and Certification Division at all times.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.