RN Unit Manager - Day-Shift Leader in Post-Acute Care

Post Acute Rehab and Care; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Day shift Monday–Friday

Collaborative leadership

Mentoring nursing staff

Job summary

Post Acute Rehab and Care in Mercer County, New Jersey is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead our post-acute care and rehabilitation team. The role offers a Monday–Friday day schedule and a hands-on nursing leadership position dedicated to high-quality resident care.

You will supervise and mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, ensure accurate care plans, documentation, and medication administration, and collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to maintain regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Current, valid New Jersey RN license.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Communication

Clinical judgment

Team mentoring

Job description

Post Acute Rehab and Care in Mercer County, New Jersey is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead our post-acute care and rehabilitation team. The role offers a Monday–Friday day schedule and a hands-on nursing leadership position dedicated to high-quality resident care.

You will supervise and mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, ensure accurate care plans, documentation, and medication administration, and collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to maintain regulatory compliance