RN Unit Manager: Hands-On Nursing Leadership

Legacy Healthcare; Meyersdale (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits

Leadership development

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead clinical operations on an assigned unit in a skilled nursing facility. You will supervise RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and CNAs, ensuring safe, compassionate, and resident-centered care while coordinating with physicians, families, and other departments.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and maintaining clinical quality. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license.
• Experience in SNF, long-term care, post-acute, or similar healthcare settings preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a nursing team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on resident-centered care.
• Dependable, professional, and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations of the assigned nursing unit.
• Provide hands-on clinical leadership and support to nursing staff.
• Monitor resident care and ensure individualized care needs are met.
• Perform and oversee nursing assessments.
• Monitor changes in resident condition and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate significant clinical changes to physicians and responsible parties as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Review physician orders and follow up on outstanding clinical needs.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with MDS, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments.
• Monitor medication administration and treatment practices.
• Assists with infection prevention and control.
• Review incident reports and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Monitor falls, wounds, infections, hospitalizations, and other clinical indicators.
• Support quality improvement and QAPI initiatives.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Coach, mentor, and support RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and CNAs.
• Provide feedback and hold staff accountable for quality and performance.
• Assist with staff orientation and ongoing education.
• Help maintain appropriate staffing and assignments on the unit.
• Address resident and family concerns professionally and promptly.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication among staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and resident-centered clinical environment.
• Collaborate with the DON and ADON on departmental goals and initiatives.
• Step in clinically when needed to support the nursing team.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Coaching staff

Resident-centered care

Staff motivation

Job description

Legacy Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead clinical operations on an assigned unit in a skilled nursing facility. You will supervise RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and CNAs, ensuring safe, compassionate, and resident-centered care while coordinating with physicians, families, and other departments.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and maintaining clinical quality. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment