RN Unit Manager

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Continuing education opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Los Altos Post Acute in Los Altos, CA is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead a nursing unit within our 152-bed skilled facility. You will oversee daily clinical operations, ensure high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and staff development.

As part of the leadership team, you will promote positive outcomes, maintain survey readiness, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, dietary, social services, and other disciplines to deliver exceptional care and a safe,

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted California RN license.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility or Post-Acute setting preferred.
• Experience in nursing leadership roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit.
• Supervise RNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
• Ensure physician orders are implemented accurately and timely.
• Complete resident assessments and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Monitor resident conditions and respond to clinical changes.
• Promote wound care, infection prevention, fall prevention, and skin integrity.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, dietary, social services, and other team members.
• Audit documentation for CMS/CDPH and facility standards.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transitions.
• Mentor and coach nursing staff; maintain a positive team environment.
• Maintain survey readiness and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

MDS knowledge

Infection control

Team leadership

Communication

Education

California RN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

RN Unit Manager

Los Altos Post Acute – Los Altos, CA

Los Altos Post Acute is a 152-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation centerdedicated to providing exceptional post-acute and long-term care services. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivatedRegistered Nurse (RN) Unit Managerto join our leadership team.

As the RN Unit Manager, you will oversee the daily clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit, ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and staff development. This position plays a key leadership role in promoting positive clinical outcomes, maintaining survey readiness, and fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit.
• Supervise and support RNs, LVNs, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Ensure physician orders are implemented accurately and timely.
• Complete resident assessments and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Monitor resident conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status.
• Promote excellence in wound care, infection prevention, fall prevention, and skin integrity.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Audit documentation to ensure compliance with CMS, CDPH, and facility standards.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and resident transitions.
• Mentor and coach nursing staff while fostering a positive team environment.
• Maintain survey readiness and support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum one (1) year of RN experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Post-Acute setting preferred.
• Previous Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, MDS processes, infection prevention, and resident assessments.
• Experience with PointClickCare preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership team

Los Altos Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Los Altos, CA. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.