RN Unit Manager

Elderwood at Lockport; Town of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN Unit Manager to lead nursing services and enhance the quality of care for residents. This role involves overseeing nursing staff, developing care plans, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. Ideal candidates will have a strong nursing background, with leadership experience and a passion for geriatrics. Join a team that values quality care and staff contributions, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day.

Qualifications

• State license in nursing and current registration required.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience with 1 year in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services and social programming for residents.
• Develop and evaluate nursing care plans for residents.
• Ensure a safe and organized environment for staff and residents.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Geriatrics

BLS/CPR certification

Dementia care

Education

Registered Nurse License

2 years nursing experience

1 year in nursing leadership

Job description

RN Unit Manager

Requisition ID

2025-32336

# of Openings

1

Area of Interest

Nursing

Company

Elderwood

Location

Elderwood at Lockport

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Shift

Days

Salary

$81,900 - $99,450 / year

Salary

$81,900 - $99,450 / year

Overview

The Unit Manager is responsible for the nursing services and oversight of social programming for all residents on his/her assigned unit for a twenty-four (24) hour basis; involves communication with physicians, families, co-workers and other health care professionals, management and evaluation of nursing staff performance, hiring, and the termination of staff. This individual is responsible for nursing care reporting, documentation planning, implementation and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Assure responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a residents' nursing care plan, and the coordination of the interdisciplinary goals and approaches to the needs or health care problems of residents.
• Ensure the unit and environment is maintained in good order for the well being of staff and residents.
• Attend all meetings and required or preferred in-service training as requested by the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
• Encourage involvement and recognize staff for making exceptional contributions.

Qualifications

• Possession of a state license in applicable state you are performing work and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience and at least one (1) year of experience in a nursing leadership role
• Interest or experience in geriatrics
• Current BLS/CPR
• Experience with dementia population desirableThis
• position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.