RN Unit Manager: Lead 24/7 Skilled Acute Care

ScionHealth; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Greensboro is seeking a Unit Nurse Manager, RN to lead a Skilled Acute Unit, coordinating 24-hour nursing care, staffing, and operations. You will ensure high‑quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and ongoing performance improvement with a focus on staff development and collaboration.

BSN preferred; current RN license in North Carolina; prior supervisory or charge experience in skilled nursing or LTAC settings is desired.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Two years of nursing experience minimum.
• One year of supervisory or charge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and operational leadership for assigned Skilled Acute Unit.
• Establishes objectives and standards to ensure safe, effective, and compliant nursing care.
• Oversees resident assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Ensures physician orders are accurately transcribed, implemented, and communicated.
• Monitors quality indicators and implements performance improvement initiatives using PDSA methodology.
• Conducts root cause analyses and develops corrective action plans as needed.
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels based on patient acuity and care standards.
• Provides coaching, counseling, performance evaluation, and staff development support.
• Participates in hiring, retention, and disciplinary processes for nursing staff.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, medical staff, and ancillary services.
• Oversees infection prevention practices and participates in environmental and safety rounds.
• Ensures accurate documentation, incident reporting, and medical record audits.
• Responds decisively to clinical emergencies and provides direct patient care as needed.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA, resident rights, and organizational policies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory standards

Quality improvement

Effective communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Kindred Hospital Greensboro is seeking a Unit Nurse Manager, RN to lead a Skilled Acute Unit, coordinating 24-hour nursing care, staffing, and operations. You will ensure high‑quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and ongoing performance improvement with a focus on staff development and collaboration.

BSN preferred; current RN license in North Carolina; prior supervisory or charge experience in skilled nursing or LTAC settings is desired.