RN Unit Manager

SALUDA NURSING CENTER; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SALUDA NURSING CENTER seeks a Nurse Supervisor to manage two 44-bed skilled nursing units and provide direct nursing care to residents. You will supervise nursing staff and ensure quality care per federal, state, and local standards.

Responsibilities include rounds, policy explanations, staff coaching, and coordination with DON/ADON. You will handle schedules, care plans, emergencies, and education, with a Monday–Friday schedule and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and SC RN license.
• 3+ years nursing experience; 5+ preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Good computer skills and EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise licensed and non-licensed nursing staff; ensure care quality and regulatory compliance.
• Perform rounds to assess care effectiveness and resident satisfaction.
• Explain nursing policies and provide staff training and guidance.
• Coordinate with DON/ADON on evaluation, coaching, and meetings.
• Communicate observations with administration and family as needed.
• Explain care plans to residents and families; provide medical care instructions as appropriate.
• Administer direct or emergency care; respond to emergencies and contact EMS when required.
• Plan work schedules and arrange replacements; assist on the floor for coverage.
• Review care plans and participate in unit conferences; orient new staff.
• Ensure unit and equipment maintenance; report safety and maintenance needs.
• Maintain safety and security using proper equipment and procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments, staff, physicians, and families to ensure cohesive care.
• Design, promote, and organize resident education and counseling based on health needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview:

Directly manage two 44-bed skilled nursing units, provide direct nursing care to the residents, and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants, nurses, and charge nurses. Such guidance must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards and required by the Director of Nursing to always maintain the highest degree of quality care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of South Carolina.
• 3+ years nursing experience required; 5+ years nursing experience preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Good computer skills and ability to use an electronic medical records system.

Duties:

• Supervise licensed and non-licensed nursing staff. Ensure quality of care by making rounds to determine effectiveness of care, resident satisfaction, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and clinical expertise to effectively supervise all nursing activities in the facility on your assigned unit.
• Provide explanation of nursing policies and procedures and assistance to staff to ensure ongoing understanding and training.
• With Director of Nursing (DON) and Assisted Director of Nursing (ADON), participate in evaluation, coaching, discipline, and motivation of staff. Conducts staff meetings and training as needed.
• Communicate on regular basis with Director of Nursing and/or administration regarding observations and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, etc.
• Provide explanation of nursing care to residents and families according to procedures. Provide instructions relating to medical care as appropriate.
• Administer direct and/or emergency care when necessary. Respond to emergency needs of residents. Contact emergency medical services for assistance when required.
• Plan and assign employees to the work schedule while assisting in obtaining replacements for staff as needed, including working on the floor to fulfill coverage.
• Actively review and manage care plans and team conferences for the unit.
• Assist in orientation of new nursing personnel and reinforce training standards to maintain high quality of care.
• Assure the functional and sanitary maintenance of the nursing units and equipment. Report routine and emergency maintenance needs according to established procedures.
• Assure the safety and security of patients through the proper use of equipment, safety devices, and by knowing and following fire, safety and disaster procedures.
• Communicate with other department supervisors, physicians, consultants, staff, residents, and families to coordinate care of residents.
• Designs, promotes, and organizes resident education and counseling based on health needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Monday - Friday (8:30AM - 5:00PM)

Manager Weekend and Holiday Rotation Included.