RN Unit Manager

Complete Care - New Jersey & PA; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive nursing leadership team

Quality care and outcomes focus

Job summary

Complete Care in New Jersey is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead a skilled nursing unit, oversee resident care, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will guide nursing staff, collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and drive quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an active NJ RN license, has SNF or long-term care leadership experience, and a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in nursing.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered New Jersey RN license.
• Strong SNF or long-term care experience required.
• Prior RN Unit Manager/ Nurse Manager leadership preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead and coach nursing staff within a regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing SNFs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations of the assigned skilled nursing unit.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing staff.
• Monitor resident care and ensure services meet established standards.
• Conduct regular nursing rounds and follow up on care needs.
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor medications, treatments, and assessments.
• Assist with staff education, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and participate in care planning.
• Collaborate with the DON/ADON, physicians, residents, families, and team.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality of care and outcomes.

Skills

RN license NJ

Leadership

SNF experience

Clinical assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BScN)

Job description

RN UNIT MANAGER – $99,840–$104,000 ANNUAL SALARY

Complete Care is hiring an experienced RN Unit Manager!

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse-RN Unit Manager who knows how to lead a nursing team, manage a skilled nursing unit, and deliver exceptional resident care?

If you have strong skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care experience and are ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career, we want to hear from you!

Annual Salary: $99,840–$104,000

As an RN Unit Manager at Complete Care, you will play a key leadership role in the daily clinical operations of your assigned nursing unit. You will lead and support nursing staff, oversee resident care, ensure regulatory compliance, and work closely with residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.

We are looking for an RN Unit Manager who is confident leading a team, understands the clinical needs of a skilled nursing population, and can effectively manage the many moving parts of a busy nursing unit.

RN Unit Manager Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Strong skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care experience required
• Previous RN Unit Manager, Unit Manager, Nurse Manager, or similar nursing leadership experience strongly preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and support nursing staff
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team

RN Unit Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of an assigned skilled nursing unit
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing staff
• Monitor resident care and ensure nursing services are delivered according to established standards
• Conduct regular nursing rounds and follow up on resident care needs
• Review clinical documentation and ensure accurate and timely completion
• Monitor medication administration, treatments, assessments, and other clinical services
• Assist with staff education, training, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Communicate effectively with residents and their families regarding clinical care
• Collaborate with the DON and ADON regarding staffing, clinical concerns, and resident needs
• Identify opportunities to improve quality of care and resident outcomes
• Respond appropriately to changes in resident condition and clinical emergencies
• Support survey readiness and quality assurance initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator

Why Join Complete Care?

Annual Salary: $99,840–$104,000

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive nursing leadership team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care
• Join a team committed to quality care and exceptional outcomes

At Complete Care, our residents are more than patients—they are members of our extended family. As an RN Unit Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while leading a team of dedicated healthcare professionals.

Complete Care is an equal opportunity employer.