RN Unit Manager

Apploi; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Weekday schedule

Mentorship opportunity

Job summary

Apploi is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager in New Jersey to lead a post-acute care and rehabilitation unit. You will oversee daily clinical operations, mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and ensure compassionate, individualized resident care.

You will work with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to monitor health status and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting a positive, resident-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Current, valid New Jersey RN license in good standing.
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
• A commitment to resident dignity, safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of the assigned nursing unit.
• Supervise and mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Ensure high-quality, compassionate, individualized resident care.
• Monitor documentation, care plans, med administration, and nursing practices.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor resident conditions and communicate changes in health status.
• Promote compliance with regulations and infection prevention standards.
• Assist with staff scheduling, performance management, and education.
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement in outcomes.
• Foster a positive, resident-centered culture across the team.

Skills

NJ RN license

Nursing leadership

Team leadership

Clinical judgment

Communication

Detail orientation

Resident care

Job description

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Your Team. Make a Difference Every Day.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated RN Unit Manager to join our post-acute care and rehabilitation team in Mercer County, New Jersey.

Monday-Friday: 7AM to 3PM

Why Join Our Team?

• Full health, dental and vision benefits.
• Monday-Friday day shift schedule
• Collaborative clinical leadership and an interdisciplinary team environment.
• A meaningful role where your leadership directly impacts resident care.
• An opportunity to mentor nursing professionals and help develop a strong clinical team.
• The chance to contribute ideas, improve processes, and make a lasting difference.

What You'll Do as RN Unit Manager

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of your assigned nursing unit.
• Supervise, support, and mentor nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, compassionate, and individualized care.
• Monitor clinical documentation, care plans, medication administration, and nursing practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, the Director of Nursing, rehabilitation professionals, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor resident conditions and ensure timely communication regarding changes in health status.
• Promote compliance with state and federal regulations, facility policies, and infection prevention standards.
• Assist with staff scheduling, performance management, and ongoing clinical education.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement in resident outcomes.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and resident-centered culture across the nursing team.

What We're Looking For

• Current, valid New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
• A commitment to resident dignity, safety, and quality of care.
• The ability to lead by example and build strong working relationships with staff, residents, and families.

Ready to Lead?

If you're an RN who enjoys leading a team, developing nursing staff, and delivering excellent post-acute care, we'd love to hear from you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.