Unit Manager (LPN or RN)

The Avante Group; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Avante Group is seeking an RN/LPN Unit Manager to supervise daily nursing activities in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Florida. The role requires leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities include overseeing nursing staff, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and collaborating with the Director of Nursing to maintain a safe, compassionate environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in the applicable state.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care, or related facility.
• Knowledge of long-term care nursing practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the residents’ age-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during your tour of duty.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
• Work with the Director of Nursing and staff to maintain high quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Decision making

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

RN/LPN Unit Manager Needed- Join our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Team!

The ideal candidate would be passionate about helping others, have a positive attitude, and be a dedicated team-player.

Why Join Us?

We believe in providing the highest quality of care to our residents while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team.

The RN/LPN Unit Manager would be responsible for supervising the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current and active license in good standing to practice as an RN in the applicable state
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care or healthcare related facility
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws regulations and guidelines governing long-term care facilities
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Be asupportiveteam member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.

Background Screening Requirement:

This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents while supporting a dedicated healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you!