Unit Manager: Geriatric Care Lead (RN/LPN)

Progressive Quality Care Inc; 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

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.