Unit Manager LPN/RN with Sign on Bonus

Elmsofcranbury; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Unit Manager to oversee nursing activities in a long-term care center. This role requires a strong leader with a current RN license and at least 5 years of nursing experience, including supervisory experience. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and delivering high-quality care to residents. If you have exceptional communication skills and a passion for nursing leadership, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a supportive environment focused on quality and compassion.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required with 5+ years of nursing experience.
• 1 year of experience as a nurse supervisor is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily nursing activities ensuring quality care.
• Consult with residents and families for care planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Nursing Knowledge

Supervisory Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Unit Manager who is responsible for supervising the day-to-day nursing activities of the Center in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our Center, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
• Minimum 5+ years nursing experience in a hospital, nursing home or other healthcare setting.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a nurse supervisor.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism and ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Strong knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care centers.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care Center.
• Consult with the resident and the resident’s family and physician in planning the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.
• Start IVs, obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered, etc., as necessary.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Provide coaching, development, training and performance evaluations to assigned nursing and nursing support staff.
• Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the Center’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.