RN Unit Manager

National Health Care Associates; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Training & mentorship

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Meaningful impact

Job summary

National Health Care Associates’ Cambridge team is seeking an RN Unit Manager in Fairfield, CT. This full-time role oversees and coordinates nursing staff within a dedicated unit, ensuring quality resident care, a positive work environment, and adherence to standards.

On-call rotation is required, and you will mentor staff, develop care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license is required.
• Advanced degree or certification is preferred.
• Experience in supervisory or leadership role in a Long-Term Care setting is preferred.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of nurses and support staff within the unit.
• Develop and implement care plans, ensuring individualized resident care.
• Supervise daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Conduct regular assessments to maintain quality standards and compliance.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory

Team management

Education

RN license

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Cambridge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location:

2428 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, Connecticut, 06825

RN Unit Manager

Full-Time

(with on call rotation)

What You'll Do:

As an RN Unit Manager, you will oversee and coordinate the nursing staff within a dedicated unit. Your role is instrumental in ensuring the delivery of quality care, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring the health, comfort, and overall well-being of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of nurses and support staff within the unit

• Develop and implement care plans, ensuring individualized resident care

• Supervise daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation

• Conduct regular assessments to maintain quality standards and compliance

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to nursing staff

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-being

If you are an experienced nursing professional with a passion for leading others in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Unit Manager!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Cambridge team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan

• Comprehensive training and mentorship

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $53.00/Hr.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Unit Manager include:

• Valid state RN nursing license

• Advanced degree or certification preferred

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a Long-Term Care setting preferred

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both

• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.