RN Unit Manager – Subacute Floor Leadership

Belgrove-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Company Perks & Employee Discounts

Career Growth & Professional Developm…

Supportive and CollaborativeLeadership

Job summary

Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Kearny, NJ, is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead our Subacute Unit. This leadership role focuses on clinical excellence, staff development, and regulatory compliance while guiding care planning, medication oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Unit Manager will supervise RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, coordinate admissions and discharge planning, mentor team members, and drive QAPI initiatives to improve resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active NJ RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing leadership or supervisory experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care.
• At least 2 years in subacute, rehabilitative, restorative, or post-acute nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and administrative operations of the Subacute Unit.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Ensure high-quality resident care through care planning, medication management, and oversight.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; prepare for surveys.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, complaints, and grievances with timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, MDS, infection prevention, social services, and others.
• Coordinate admissions, readmissions, and discharge planning to support continuity of care.
• Provide staff education, coaching, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in QAPI activities and administer corrective action as needed.
• Foster a positive, professional, and resident-centered environment.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license (New Jersey)

Job description

Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Kearny, NJ, is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead our Subacute Unit. This leadership role focuses on clinical excellence, staff development, and regulatory compliance while guiding care planning, medication oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Unit Manager will supervise RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, coordinate admissions and discharge planning, mentor team members, and drive QAPI initiatives to improve resident outcomes.