RN Unit Manager — Lead Nursing Team in LTC

Excelsior Care Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee recognition programs

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Union Plaza Care Center in Queens, NY seeks an RN Unit Manager for full-time day shift. You will support the DON/ADON, supervise staff, and oversee daily nursing operations to ensure high-quality care.

You will coordinate staffing, participate in care and discharge planning, and lead quality initiatives while mentoring staff and addressing family concerns. Weekend/holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in New Jersey.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in healthcare.
• Long-term care experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 6 months’ rehabilitative/restorative nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the DON and ADON in overseeing daily nursing operations.
• Supervise professional and non-professional staff to ensure quality care.
• Manage unit staffing to maintain coverage and minimize overtime/agency use.
• Address resident and family concerns professionally and with empathy.
• Provide coaching, progressive counseling, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and meetings with the interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee MDS completion and quality assurance initiatives.
• Teach and evaluate nursing skills to staff.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of nursing personnel.
• Attend committee meetings and contribute to facility goals.
• Step into nursing duties on weekends/holidays as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Scheduling & staffing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN license

Job description

Union Plaza Care Center in Queens, NY seeks an RN Unit Manager for full-time day shift. You will support the DON/ADON, supervise staff, and oversee daily nursing operations to ensure high-quality care.

You will coordinate staffing, participate in care and discharge planning, and lead quality initiatives while mentoring staff and addressing family concerns. Weekend/holiday coverage may be required.