Unit Manager LPN or RN Nursing Leadership

Deerparkhc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, and PTO

Growth opportunities

Team-first culture

Job summary

Deer Park Health & Rehab in Nebo, NC is hiring a Unit Manager (LPN or RN) to lead day-to-day nursing on the unit. This is a Monday through Friday position with a rotating on-call schedule shared across the leadership team.

You will oversee daily nursing operations, supervise nurses and CNAs, ensure care plans are current, and coordinate with physicians, therapy, and families. A calm, hands-on leader with NC licensure is essential.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered LPN or RN license in North Carolina.
• LTC or SNF experience preferred; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care on your unit.
• Supervise, coach, and support nurses and CNAs.
• Ensure care plans are current, accurate, and followed.
• Monitor resident condition and coordinate with physicians, therapy, and families.
• Review documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Help with staffing, scheduling, and new staff training.
• Participate in QA, survey readiness, and rotating on-call coverage.

Skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Active, unencumbered LPN or RN license in North Carolina

Job description

Deer Park Health & Rehab, tucked in the mountains of Nebo, provides skilled nursing and rehab care with a team that actually feels like a team. Great resident care starts with strong leaders on the floor, and we’re looking for one to join us.

We’re hiring a Unit Manager (LPN or RN) to lead day-to-day nursing on the unit. This is a Monday through Friday position with a rotating on-call schedule shared across the leadership team.

Why Deer Park?

• Monday–Friday schedule with rotating on-call

• Sign-on bonus of $[X]

• Competitive pay: $[X]–$[X]/hr [or salary range]

• Health, dental, vision, and PTO [adjust to what’s offered]

• Supportive leadership and a positive, team-first culture

• Real room to grow and advance

• Beautiful mountain location with a close-knit community feel

What you’ll do

• Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care on your unit

• Supervise, coach, and support nurses and CNAs

• Ensure care plans are current, accurate, and followed

• Monitor resident condition and coordinate with physicians, therapy, and families

• Review documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance

• Help with staffing, scheduling, and new staff training

• Participate in QA, survey readiness, and rotating on-call coverage

What you’ll need

• Active, unencumbered LPN or RN license in North Carolina

• LTC or SNF experience required; supervisory experience preferred

• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills

• A calm, hands-on leadership style and a team-first attitude