Unit Manager

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

401(k)

On-Demand Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking an experienced Unit Manager - RN to oversee daily clinical operations of a post-acute mixed long-term care unit in Illinois. The role provides nursing leadership, ensures high-quality resident care, and supports staff development.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership, strong clinical knowledge, and experience in skilled nursing or long-term care, with ability to ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience; post-acute/long-term care preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with electronic medical records (PointClickCare preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations of the nursing unit.
• Provide leadership to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other staff.
• Ensure high-quality, resident-centered care per care plans.
• Monitor resident conditions and coordinate assessments and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in care plan meetings with interdisciplinary team.
• Coach and support nursing staff; address performance issues.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate post-acute services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Nursing Knowledge

Staff Development

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Job Summary

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking an experienced and compassionate Unit Manager - RN to oversee the daily clinical operations of a post-acute mixed long-term care unit. The Unit Manager will provide strong nursing leadership, ensure high-quality resident care, support and develop nursing staff, and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and facility regulations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on nursing leader with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and previous experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of the assigned nursing unit.
• Provide leadership and supervision to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff.
• Ensure residents receive individualized, high-quality nursing care based on their clinical needs and care plans.
• Monitor resident conditions and ensure timely assessment, intervention, and follow-up.
• Review and oversee completion of assessments, care plans, documentation, and required clinical records.
• Participate in care plan meetings and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address resident needs.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor resident care, safety, and overall unit performance.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, infection prevention practices, and other nursing performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, IDPH, facility policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and coordination of post-acute services.
• Assist with staffing, assignments, and maintaining appropriate nursing coverage.
• Provide ongoing coaching, education, and support to nursing staff.
• Address employee performance and attendance concerns in collaboration with facility leadership and Human Resources.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and assist with incident investigations and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
• Promote a positive, professional, and resident-centered environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license in good standing.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute experience preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices, long-term care standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with electronic medical records; PointClickCare experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively lead, coach, and motivate nursing staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong commitment to quality resident care and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k)
• On-Demand Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement

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