RN Unit Manager — Leadership & PTO Benefits

Excelsior Care Group; Saint Cloud (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical & Dental

Employee recognition

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center in West Orange, NJ is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead the nursing team and partner with DON/ADON to ensure high-quality resident care.

You will supervise staff, manage staffing and overtime, participate in care planning and QA initiatives, and support recruitment. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits in a resident-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in New Jersey.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing facility, or similar setting (preferred).
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in rehabilitative/restorative nursing practices.
• Previous long-term care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Coaching

Education

RN license in New Jersey

Job description

Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center in West Orange, NJ is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead the nursing team and partner with DON/ADON to ensure high-quality resident care.

You will supervise staff, manage staffing and overtime, participate in care planning and QA initiatives, and support recruitment. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits in a resident-centered setting.