RN Unit manager/Infection Control

(Union Post Acute) Union Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary $75,000+

Full-time employment

Benefits package

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

PACS is seeking an RN Unit Manager & Infection Control Nurse at Union Post Acute in Union, SC. This dual leadership role combines hands-on clinical management with infection prevention and quality care to protect residents and staff.

The ideal candidate is an RN with strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to resident-centered care. This full-time role offers growth and a meaningful impact on patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Social Work.
• RN license preferred; LVN/LPN acceptable.
• Two years clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs and benefits.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and motivate nursing staff to provide exceptional resident care.
• Oversee daily clinical operations and ensure residents receive high-quality care.
• Monitor resident conditions, review care plans, and ensure individualized care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, residents, and families to promote positive outcomes.
• Oversee infection prevention practices, surveillance, and documentation.
• Educate staff on infection prevention, PPE use, and hand hygiene.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Infection prevention

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN license (preferred)

LVN/LPN acceptable

Job description

Union Post Acute is a long-term care and rehabilitation community with an excellent reputation located in Union, South Carolina, just a short drive from Spartanburg! We pride ourselves on providing a warm, home-like environment for all residents, whether they reside in our assisted living or skilled nursing community. If you're looking for a workplace that is friendly, professional, supportive, and team-oriented, and you're ready to experience the small-town difference, we'd love to meet you!

RN UNIT MANAGER & INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

Are you an RN who loves leading a team, keeping residents safe, and making a real difference in the lives of others? We're looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team in a dual leadership role as Unit Manager & Infection Control Nurse! This is an exciting opportunity for a nursing professional who enjoys combining hands-on clinical leadership with infection prevention and quality care. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career, we want to meet YOU!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Unit Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead, support, and motivate nursing staff to provide exceptional resident care.
• Oversee daily clinical operations and ensure residents receive the highest quality of care.
• Monitor resident conditions, review care plans, and help ensure individualized care needs are met.
• Support staff development, provide guidance, and promote teamwork.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families to promote positive outcomes.

Infection Control Responsibilities:

• Oversee and implement infection prevention and control practices throughout the facility.
• Monitor infection trends and assist with surveillance, reporting, and documentation.
• Educate staff on infection prevention procedures, proper PPE use, and hand hygiene.
• Help ensure compliance with infection control regulations and facility policies.
• Assist with infection investigations and implement appropriate prevention strategies.
• Promote a culture of safety to protect our residents, staff, and visitors.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $75,000 Annual Salary
• Full-Time Employment
• Benefits Package
• Leadership Opportunity
• A Chance to Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership abilities.
• A passion for resident-centered care and infection prevention.
• The ability to lead a team while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Because great care starts with great people! We believe in teamwork, compassion, accountability, and creating an environment where both residents and staff can thrive.

If you're a motivated RN ready to take on a rewarding leadership role where you can make an impact in both clinical care and infection prevention, we'd love to hear from you!

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.

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

• 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.