Unit Manager LPN/RN – Full Time

Newport; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Daily pay access

Flexible scheduling options

Employee discount program

Job summary

Newport Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Newport, TN is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead our nursing team and partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure high-quality resident care.

The ideal candidate provides strong clinical leadership, coaching, and oversight, guiding staff to deliver safe, compassionate care while maintaining regulatory compliance and continuous improvement within a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Tennessee LPN license required; RN license preferred.
• Previous supervisory, charge nurse, or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and build positive relationships with nursing staff.
• Genuine commitment to providing excellent care to older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and clinical support to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Monitor resident care and clinical outcomes to promote quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with resident assessments, changes in condition, care planning, and clinical follow-up.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
• Coach and develop team members while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assist nursing leadership with clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, and follow-up.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen nursing systems and improve the resident and employee experience.
• Support a positive culture focused on communication, teamwork, professionalism, and resident-centered care.
• Perform other clinical leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organization

Clinical judgment

Staff coaching

Job description

Newport Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center | Newport, TN

Join a Team Where Your Leadership Makes a Difference

Newport Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center is growing, and we are looking for an experienced, compassionate Nurse Manager to join our clinical leadership team.

At Newport, we believe exceptional resident care starts with a strong, supported nursing team. We are family-oriented, teamwork-driven, and committed to creating an environment where both our residents and our employees can thrive.

If you are a nurse who enjoys leading others, solving problems, developing staff, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, we would love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership and oversight to support high-quality nursing care throughout the facility. This position works closely with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary leadership team to support nursing staff, strengthen clinical practices, monitor resident outcomes, and promote compliance with state and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who is visible, approachable, organized, and passionate about helping both residents and nursing staff succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and clinical support to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Monitor resident care and clinical outcomes to promote quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with resident assessments, changes in condition, care planning, and clinical follow-up.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
• Coach and develop team members while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assist nursing leadership with clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, and follow-up.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen nursing systems and improve the resident and employee experience.
• Support a positive culture focused on communication, teamwork, professionalism, and resident-centered care.
• Perform other clinical leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Tennessee LPN license required; RN license preferred.
• Previous supervisory, charge nurse, or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and build positive relationships with nursing staff.
• Genuine commitment to providing excellent care to older adults.

Why Join Newport?

We offer a supportive environment, opportunities to grow as a leader, and a team that believes great care begins with great people.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay. New revised wage scale.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling options
• Employee discount program
• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Daily pay access
• And much more!