Subacute Unit Manager & Nursing Leadership

Optimacare; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimacare in Jersey City, NJ, seeks an Unit Manager to lead clinical and administrative operations on the subacute unit. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and ensure quality outcomes and regulatory compliance for residents transitioning from hospital to home or long-term care.

The role requires NJ RN licensure and 2–3 years in subacute/rehab or long-term care, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State of New Jersey RN license in good standing.
• 2–3 years nursing experience in subacute/rehabilitation or long-term care; supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NJ DOH and CMS regulations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervise nursing care on the subacute unit.
• Oversee resident admissions, transfers, and discharges with thorough assessments and documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor resident progress and intervene to promote recovery and prevent rehospitalization.
• Report unit operations, staffing, and quality outcomes to nursing leadership.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff management

Communication

Quality assurance

Infection control

Education

NJ RN license

Job description

Optimacare in Jersey City, NJ, seeks an Unit Manager to lead clinical and administrative operations on the subacute unit. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and ensure quality outcomes and regulatory compliance for residents transitioning from hospital to home or long-term care.

The role requires NJ RN licensure and 2–3 years in subacute/rehab or long-term care, with supervisory experience preferred.