RN Unit Manager: Lead Nursing Ops & Team Growth

PARK AVENUE EXTENDED CARE; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Employee recognition programs

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Park Avenue Extended Care, located in Long Beach, NY, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to support the DON and ADON in running daily nursing operations and ensuring high-quality resident care.

You will supervise staff, address concerns, optimize scheduling to reduce overtime, and participate in quality assurance and discharge planning. A NY RN license and SNF experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in managing day-to-day nursing operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and hold nursing staff accountable to ensure adherence to care standards.
• Address and expand staff concerns or grievances as appropriate.
• Monitor staffing levels; optimize scheduling to reduce overtime and agency usage.
• Conduct staff evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Foster teamwork and maintain a positive, collaborative work culture across the unit.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, budget planning, and internal committees.
• Oversee MDS completion and collaborate on discharge planning with families and care teams.
• Ensure compassionate, individualized care for residents and their families.

Skills

RN leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Job description

Park Avenue Extended Care, located in Long Beach, NY, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to support the DON and ADON in running daily nursing operations and ensuring high-quality resident care.

You will supervise staff, address concerns, optimize scheduling to reduce overtime, and participate in quality assurance and discharge planning. A NY RN license and SNF experience are required.