Unit Manager

Progressive Quality Care; Broadview Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Avenue at Broadview Heights is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager to lead our long-term care team. This role guides nursing staff, ensures high-quality resident care, and collaborates with dietary, pharmacy, and therapy departments. A strong clinical background in geriatrics and proven leadership are essential.

Based in Broadview Heights, OH, the facility emphasizes private rooms and families value compassionate, hotel-like surroundings for residents transitioning from hospital to home.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
• Genuine interest in geriatric nursing and long-term care.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
• Physically fit and emotionally stable for facility duties.
• Familiarity with facility policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote census growth and monitor its impact on facility success.
• Make rounds and confer with nursing staff about resident care.
• Report changes in resident conditions to the Administrative Office.
• Collaborate with department heads and consultants (dietary, pharmacy, therapy).
• Supervise nursing personnel across all shifts.
• Assist with in-service education, staff meetings, and orientation.
• Review and update nursing care plans.
• Follow directives from the Director of Nursing and provide written reports when absent.
• Conduct monthly surveys on resident care status and compile reports.
• Address nursing-related issues in the absence of the DON.
• Follow up on recommendations from the consulting pharmacist.
• Provide floor coverage during staffing shortages.
• Praise and discipline staff as needed; assist with performance evaluations.
• Issue warnings for performance deficiencies.
• Identify educational needs and coordinate in-service training.
• Oversee Utilization Review activities per Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Review resident levels of care daily and educate staff on documentation.
• Verify certifications for new admissions.

Skills

RN or LPN licensed

Geriatric care interest

Judgment & decision-making

Physical fitness

Policy familiarity

Communication skills

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

• Beautiful hotel-like facility, where every resident has a private room with a private bathroom, including a private shower!
• We focus on caring for stable, low-acuity residents with routine, non-complex medical needs.
• Family-owned company with strong values and a commitment to resident care for over 30 years!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate nurse to serve as a Unit Manager within our long-term care facility. This leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality care to residents. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact while guiding and supporting a team of nursing professionals

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) currently licensed in the State of employment
• Genuine interest in geriatric nursing and long-term care
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions
• Physically fit, mentally and emotionally stable
• Familiarity with facility policies and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

• Promote census growth and understand its impact on facility success
• Make rounds and confer with nursing staff to monitor resident care
• Report on changes in resident conditions to the Administrative Office
• Collaborate with department heads and consultants (e.g., dietary, pharmacy, therapy)
• Supervise nursing personnel across all shifts
• Assist with in-service education, staff meetings, and orientation
• Review and update nursing care plans
• Follow directives from the Director of Nursing (DON) and provide written reports during their absence
• Conduct monthly surveys on resident care status and compile reports
• Address nursing-related issues in the absence of the DON
• Follow up on recommendations from the consulting pharmacist
• Provide floor coverage during staffing shortages
• Praise and discipline staff as needed; assist with performance evaluations and appraisals
• Issue warning notices for performance deficiencies
• Identify educational needs and coordinate in-service training
• Oversee Utilization Review activities in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
• Review and update resident levels of care daily
• Educate staff on documentation requirements for skilled care
• Verify certifications for new admissions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
• Lift and transfer residents as needed (with assistance when necessary)
• Manual dexterity for handling medical equipment and documentation
• Must be able to respond effectively to emergencies and manage stressful situations professionally

The Avenue at Broadview Heights is a post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing care facility offering a distinctive experience not commonly found in traditional care settings. With a hotel-like atmosphere and all-private suites, our environment is designed to promote comfort, dignity, and healing. We are proud to provide some of the area’s highest levels of rehabilitation, nursing, and medical support for individuals transitioning from hospital to home. Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate physical, medical, emotional, and spiritual care in a respectful and uplifting setting.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.