RN Unit Manager

Bell Minor Home; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Minor Home in Gainesville, GA is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead the clinical team on the assigned nursing unit. You will oversee nursing staff, develop care plans, and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care.

The role requires active RN licensure in Georgia, CPR/BLS certification, and prior SNF experience with supervisory responsibilities. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Georgia.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing in long-term care or SNF.
• 1+ year in charge nurse or unit management (preferred).
• Experience with SNF EHR platforms like PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and supervise nursing staff across shifts.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling to meet unit needs.
• Ensure CMS-compliant documentation and support MDS/RAI processes.
• Track unit quality indicators and participate in QAPI initiatives.
• Coach and develop nursing staff; lead a professional care team.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing supervision

Clinical assessment

MDS/RAI knowledge

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license in GA

Tools

Point Click Care (PCC)

EHR systems

Job description

RN Unit Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate RN Unit Manager to join our team at Bell Minor Home, a Skilled Nursing Facility in Gainesville, GA. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for the clinical oversight, staffing coordination, and day-to-day operational management of an assigned nursing unit.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Clinical Oversight: Supervise and direct nursing staff (CNAs, LPNs, RNs) on the assigned unit across all shifts; conduct and document comprehensive nursing assessments for newly admitted and current residents; develop, review, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT); monitor residents for changes in condition; and oversee wound care, medication management, and treatment protocols for assigned residents.
• Staffing & Scheduling: Assist the DON with unit-level scheduling to maintain appropriate staffing ratios per shift; address callouts and staffing gaps in real time; monitor and enforce compliance with agency utilization targets and overtime thresholds; and evaluate daily staffing levels against census and acuity.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all clinical documentation is accurate, complete, and timely in accordance with CMS requirements and facility policy; support MDS coordination by providing timely clinical data for accurate RAI/MDS completion; participate in preparation for and response to state surveys (AHCA/ODHS inspections); and monitor F-tag risk areas on the unit.
• Quality & Performance Improvement: Track and trend unit-level quality indicators including falls, pressure injuries, infections, and rehospitalizations; participate in QAPI initiatives; implement and monitor interventions to address identified deficiencies; and conduct regular chart audits and nursing documentation reviews.
• Staff Development & Leadership: Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to nursing staff on the unit; identify training needs and collaborate with the Staff Development Coordinator to address clinical competency gaps; participate in performance evaluations for unit staff in coordination with the DON; and foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and respect among the care team.
• Communication & Administrative Duties: Conduct or participate in shift-to-shift huddles to ensure continuity of care and communication; maintain open lines of communication with residents, families, and responsible parties regarding care concerns; submit required unit reports to leadership on schedule; and assist with onboarding of new nursing hires assigned to the unit.

Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted RN license issued by the Georgia Board of Nursing – required
• Current CPR/BLS certification – required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute rehabilitation setting – required
• Minimum 1 year of charge nurse, supervisory, or unit management experience – preferred
• Experience with Point Click Care (PCC) or similar SNF EHR platform strongly preferred
• Familiarity with MDS/RAI process and CMS SNF survey protocols preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of 42 CFR Part 483 Conditions of Participation and Georgia SNF regulations
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and hold nursing staff accountable
• Proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Commitment to resident-centered care and maintaining a dignified living environment