RN Unit Manager

(Anchor Post Acute) Aiken Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k)

Growth opportunities

Leadership support

Team environment

Job summary

Anchor Post Acute is a beautiful 120-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility located behind Aiken Mall in Aiken, South Carolina. We are growing and seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead our expanding unit and mentor staff.

If you're a strong clinical leader who is passionate about resident care and thrives in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Compensation for this RN role is $33-37/hour.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• MUST have prior Unit Manager and/or long‑term care/skilled nursing leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Social Work; RN license preferred. LVN/LPN acceptable with experience.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and survey readiness.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional care and supporting your team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily clinical operations of your assigned unit
• Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff
• Ensure the highest quality of resident care
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
• Complete and oversee clinical documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members
• Communicate effectively with residents and families
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence

Skills

Nurse leadership

Mentoring

Resident care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Social Work

RN license required

Job description

Anchor Post Acute is a beautiful 120-bed skilled nursing & rehab facility conveniently located behind Aiken Mall in Aiken, South Carolina. We are proud to have been named Aiken's Choice Award Winner for Top Skilled Nursing Facility! We're Growing – Join Our Team as a RN Unit Manager! Exciting news! We're opening a brand-new wing to expand our facility and add more beds, and we're looking for an experienced Unit Manager to help lead this exciting growth! If you're a strong clinical leader who is passionate about resident care, enjoys mentoring staff, and thrives in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation RN: $33-37/hr

We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Positive, Team-Oriented Work Environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily clinical operations of your assigned unit
• Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff
• Ensure the highest quality of resident care
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
• Complete and oversee clinical documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members
• Communicate effectively with residents and families
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence

Communicate regularly with residents and their family about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols. Attends and participates in morning meetings/stand up to facilitate communications with the team. Answer residents’ questions about their care, treatment plans, illness progression and all other issues so they feel safe and secure in our care. Monitor and adjust resident’s statuses based on changing needs and conditions. Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current and discharging residents needs in area(s) of responsibility. Complete documentation as required. Performs utilization review activities to provide resident appropriate, timely and cost effective care. Coordinate care with resident, care providers, facilities financial services, and third party payers. Oversee all admissions and discharge activities. Coordinate referrals both to and from our facility. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff and professional colleagues. Accurate charting and ability to complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in interactions with physicians, providers, payers and residents and their families. Must be able to effectively communicate with, and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including residents/families/caretakers, physicians, nurse and other ancillary partners. Must have excellent time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high volume environment with rapidly changing priorities. Intermediate computer skills. Competence maintaining professional, respectful, honest interactions with residents/families and staff and partners.

Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing
• MUST have prior Unit Manager and/or long‑term care/skilled nursing leadership experience.
• This is not an entry‑level leadership position. Candidates without skilled nursing management experience will not be considered.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and survey readiness
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Passion for delivering exceptional care and supporting your team

Qualification Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Social Work. Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred. Licensed (LVN or LPN) nurse acceptable. Two (2) year clinical nursing experience preferred. Knowledge of Medicare, Medi cal and Medicaid programs and benefits. PCC Knowledge Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

LVN/LPN Valid License or RN Valid Licensee in the state you are working. Certificate as a certified Case Manager (CCM) a plus. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health; License and Certification Division at all times.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and/or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and/or hearing very frequently. Tasting and/or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information Note

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.