RN Unit Manager: Lead Nursing Team & Quality Care

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Polk (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental Insurance

Employee Recognition

Team-Oriented Work Environment

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Polk County, FL is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead our nursing team during the day shift. You will partner with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

This leadership role requires strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and hands-on coaching of staff.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license is required.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation is preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills are essential.
• 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

RN license

Nursing leadership

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

PointClickCare

Job description

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Polk County, FL is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead our nursing team during the day shift. You will partner with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

This leadership role requires strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and hands-on coaching of staff.