RN Unit Manager **Night Shift**

HMR Veteran Services; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

HMR Veterans Services in Milledgeville, GA is seeking a Unit Manager (RN) to lead nursing care on a dedicated unit. You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with standards, and provide compassionate care to veterans around the clock.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license, have strong leadership abilities, and are committed to improving resident outcomes in a team‑oriented environment. This on-site role requires availability for weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or graduate of an approved RN program.
• Leadership and supervisory ability with a collaborative approach to working with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour oversight of resident care on the unit.
• Make rounds to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met.
• Review and update resident care plans; communicate changes to physicians or families.
• Complete and review incident reports; report and investigate allegations of abuse or neglect.
• Maintain census and QA reporting; submit required reports.
• Participate in QA meetings and infection control program.
• Ensure staff complete required OSHA, CDC trainings.
• Maintain records of resident grievances and actions.
• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies.
• Hold monthly staff meetings; partner with Staff Development for orientation and training.
• Review departmental policies and propose revisions; provide direct nursing care as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff development

Collaboration

Education

RN degree or diploma

Job description

Georgia War Veterans Home
Milledgeville, GA 31061, USA

• On-site
• Registered Nurse
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RNUNI001283

Description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation’s Heroes
At HMR Veterans Services, we are proud to honor our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” If you are a dedicated, hands‑on RN with a talent for leading teams and delivering quality care, we invite you to join our team as a Unit Manager (RN).

Why Join HMR Veterans Services?
We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance*
• And Much More!

What You’ll Do
As Unit Manager, you will supervise, coordinate, and evaluate day‑to‑day nursing activities on your assigned unit in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, ensuring our Veterans receive safe, compassionate care around the clock.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide 24-hour oversight of resident care on your assigned unit, and ensure nursing staff comply with facility policies and procedures
• Make rounds to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met, and investigate and manage problem areas on the unit, reporting outcomes to the ADON/DON
• Review and update resident care plans, and communicate changes in condition to physicians, families, or responsible parties
• Complete and review accident/incident reports, and report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of property
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly audits, maintain the Daily Census Report, and submit required reports to the ADON/DON, QA, and Business Office
• Participate in Quality Assurance meetings, facility committees, and the infection control program, as directed by the ADON/DON
• Ensure staff complete required OSHA, CDC, and blood‑borne pathogen training
• Maintain a written record of resident grievances, including actions taken and current status
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections conducted by authorized government agencies
• Hold monthly staff meetings for all three shifts, serve as a resource for nursing staff, and partner with Staff Development on orientation and continuing education
• Review departmental policies and procedures and recommend revisions as needed
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate of an approved RN program
• Current, unencumbered, active RN license in the state of practice
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long‑term care
• Leadership and supervisory ability, with a collaborative approach to working with staff; supervisory experience preferred but not required
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions
• Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with staff, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the general public
• Proactive in identifying and incorporating new methods and best practices into nursing care
• Ability to communicate clearly regarding resident condition and needs
• Ability to manage the mental and emotional demands of the role with composure and professionalism
• Willingness to be on call and work weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights as required
• Experience serving Veteran populations preferred

Join a Mission That Matters
When you join HMR Veterans Services, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country. Your leadership sets the tone for compassionate, high‑quality care on your unit, making you an essential part of delivering exceptional care to America’s Heroes

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Nurse

Preferred

Registered Nurse License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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