RN Unit Manager

Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay!!

Refer a friend Bonus!!

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- "I

Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

Job summary

Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager in New Jersey to oversee nursing care on an assigned unit, supervise staff, and ensure quality and compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires at least one year of LTC nurse management experience, NJ RN license, and strong clinical and leadership skills. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 per year with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year experience in LTC nurse management.
• Dementia and behavioral care experience is a plus.
• Proven experience working as an RN in acute or long-term care settings.
• Strong clinical skills, with expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and administration of nursing interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using healthcare information systems and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Manager assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of all residents on an assigned unit.
• Supervises licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care and services according to each resident’s comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.
• Makes daily rounds on unit, audits 24-hour report as completed by Charge Nurses and listens to verbal shift report
• Analyzes data gathered from rounds and record reviews and acts promptly to resolve problems and to continuously improve quality.
• Exhibit knowledge of geriatric and general chronic care nursing principles and professional standards of nursing practice to be able to identify, implement and evaluate appropriate objectives and interventions for residents.
• Makes daily compliance rounds on units at least at beginning and at end of shift to observe, examine or interview residents, to verify information from ongoing shift, to monitor regulatory compliance, to determine staff assignments, and provides/receives report
• Monitors delivery of care and services to ensure needs are met, tasks are completed and that work of direct care staff is of acceptable quality and quantity
• Demonstrated competency in collecting data of physical, behavioral and functional ability of long term care residents.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations that influence provision of care and services in nursing facilities.
• Working knowledge and ability to interpret and demonstrate facility policies and procedures to direct care staff.
• Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing services delivered to residents
• Ability to Provides direct care, administers treatments and medications
• Organizes and distributes daily assignments to direct care staff consistent with the resident plan of care
• Supervises direct care staff and makes decisions about resident care needs
• Ensures that "Flow of Care" is followed.
• Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare -

RN Unit Manager

Salary: $85,000 to $95,000 Per Year

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Same Day Pay!!

• Refer a friend Bonus!!

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- "Thankful Thursday"

• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

About Us

Brookhaven Care Center is redefining what a nursing facility can be. We combine the warmth of a close-knit community with a commitment to exceptional clinical care, creating an environment where residents receive personalized attention, and employees have the support they need to excel.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative team, accessible leadership, and professionals who take pride in doing things the right way. We believe in providing the resources, staffing support, and recognition our team deserves, because great care starts with a great workplace.

Whether it’s a weekly Thankful Thursday, monthly staff giveaways, or simply leaders who show up and help, we work hard to ensure our employees feel valued every day.

Join a team where your contributions are appreciated, and the care you provide truly makes a difference.

DUTIES:

• The Unit Manager assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of all residents on an assigned unit.

• Supervises licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care and services according to each resident’s comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.

• Makes daily rounds on unit, audits 24-hour report as completed by Charge Nurses and listens to verbal shift report

• Analyzes data gathered from rounds and record reviews and acts promptly to resolve problems and to continuously improve quality.

• Exhibit knowledge of geriatric and general chronic care nursing principles and professional standards of nursing practice to be able to identify, implement and evaluate appropriate objectives and interventions for residents.

• Makes daily compliance rounds on units at least at beginning and at end of shift to observe, examine or interview residents, to verify information from ongoing shift, to monitor regulatory compliance, to determine staff assignments, and provides/receives report

• Monitors delivery of care and services to ensure needs are met, tasks are completed and that work of direct care staff is of acceptable quality and quantity

• Demonstrated competency in collecting data of physical, behavioral and functional ability of long term care residents.

• Working knowledge of laws and regulations that influence provision of care and services in nursing facilities.

• Working knowledge and ability to interpret and demonstrate facility policies and procedures to direct care staff.

• Sufficient organizational and interpersonal skills to assign, motivate staff, elicit work output, improve quality and interact effectively with residents, families, interdisciplinary team members, administration, government officials, consultants and others in addition to staff.

• Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.

• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.

• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing services delivered to residents

• Ability to Provides direct care, administers treatments and medications

• Organizes and distributes daily assignments to direct care staff consistent with the resident plan of care

• Supervises direct care staff and makes decisions about resident care needs

• Ensures that "Flow of Care" is followed.

• Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Must have a miniumum one year experience in LTC nurse management

• Dementia and behavioral care experience is a plus

• Must hold NJ RN License

• Proven experience working as an RN in acute or long-term care settings.

• Previous leadership or management experience is preferable.

• Strong clinical skills, with expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and administration of nursing interventions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in using healthcare information systems and electronic medical records.