RN Unit Manager — Lead Nursing in Post-Acute Care

West-Tennessee-Post-Acute; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid orientation and training

Job summary

West Tennessee Post Acute in Jackson, TN seeks an RN Unit Manager to support the Director of Nursing in directing the Nursing Department. You will plan, organize, and supervise nursing services to meet regulatory requirements and facility policies while delivering high-quality resident care.

You will lead the nursing team, ensure staff training and certification, and coordinate with the Administrator and Medical Director to maintain patient-centered care and compliance with QA standards.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Tennessee.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing practices, care planning, and resident assessments.
• Experience with quality assurance processes, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the nursing unit.
• Manage and supervise a team of nurses.
• Ensure that all nursing staff adhere to facility policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff are trained and certified.
• Oversee nutrition and weight loss programs and interventions.
• Conduct quality assurance audits, narcotic control, and documentation review as assigned.
• Manage bowel management programs and related interventions for the unit.
• Support infection control and prevention initiatives for the unit.

Skills

RN License TN

Leadership

EMR Proficiency

Communication

Audit & Compliance

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

West Tennessee Post Acute in Jackson, TN seeks an RN Unit Manager to support the Director of Nursing in directing the Nursing Department. You will plan, organize, and supervise nursing services to meet regulatory requirements and facility policies while delivering high-quality resident care.

You will lead the nursing team, ensure staff training and certification, and coordinate with the Administrator and Medical Director to maintain patient-centered care and compliance with QA standards.