RN Unit Manager: Lead Nursing & Quality Care

Excelsior Care Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Team-Oriented Environment

Professional Growth

Job summary

Excelsior Care Group seeks an experienced RN Unit Manager for our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Polk County, FL. The role leads nursing operations, collaborates with the DON/ADON, and drives resident-centered care and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an active Florida RN license with long-term care or rehabilitation leadership experience and strong clinical judgment. This on-site position offers a stable leadership path and opportunities for staff development.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license required.
• Long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• PointClickCare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON/ADON with the daily operations of the nursing department.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to nursing staff.
• Monitor resident care to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to established standards.
• Conduct daily rounds and identify opportunities for improved resident care and staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in regulatory surveys and maintain ongoing survey readiness.
• Address staff concerns, resolve issues, and elevate clinical or operational concerns appropriately.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive resident care.
• Assist with staff education, competency development, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive, professional, and resident-centered nursing environment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Excelsior Care Group seeks an experienced RN Unit Manager for our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Polk County, FL. The role leads nursing operations, collaborates with the DON/ADON, and drives resident-centered care and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an active Florida RN license with long-term care or rehabilitation leadership experience and strong clinical judgment. This on-site position offers a stable leadership path and opportunities for staff development.