Unit Manager - LVN/RN

Paradigm-Healthcare-5; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare in Houston, TX seeks an LVN or RN Unit Manager to lead nursing services, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality resident care. You will partner with the Director of Nursing to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, develop staff, and oversee rounds and quality audits across shifts.

The role emphasizes budget awareness, staffing optimization, and infection control, with a focus on resident safety and regulatory adherence in a busy long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active license to practice as an LVN or RN in Texas.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisor experience in healthcare; long-term care preferred.
• Exposure to rehabilitative/restorative nursing practices preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing facility administration.
• Able to communicate policies and procedures to staff, residents, families and agencies.
• Proficient with infection control policies and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and assist DON and administration to ensure quality care.
• Provide staff development and in-services to meet quality standards and regulations.
• Make rounds on all shifts to assess performance and care quality.
• Assist with staffing levels, scheduling and budget management.
• Participate in audits, policy development and corrective plans.
• Ensure safe, sanitary environment and infection control practices.
• Support on-call scheduling to provide 24/7 nursing coverage.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Nursing leadership

Long-Term Care knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Point Click Care

Computer literacy

Education

RN or LVN license (Texas)

Active license to practice in State

Tools

Point Click Care

Microsoft Outlook/Office

Job description

Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team! We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a motivated LVN or RN to join the Paradigm Healthcare team as Unit Manager.You deserve good pay. You deserve good benefits. You deserve to work in a place where your voice matters. If you agree, Paradigm is the place for you!Job DutiesPerform duties as described in the Nurse – RN or LVN Job Description, as applicableAssist the Director of Nursing and nursing administration to supervise nursing staff to ensure quality nursing care is provided to all residents. Supports and practices the philosophy, nursing objectives and standards of the Nursing Department.Assist the Director of Nursing in providing in-services and staff development to nursing staff in order to meet quality of care standards and comply with state and federal regulations.Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and supervise quality of care.Identify safety concerns and takes appropriate actions to assure patient safety.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator.Make regular rounds on nursing units and on all shifts to assess performance of nursing staff and monitor the quality of care provided to residents.Assist in developing and/or complying with policies aimed to ensure nursing department compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.Participate in internal audits of nursing practices and in developing and implementing a plan of correction when deficits are identified.Participate in ensuring all facets of the nursing budget are within established parameters.Participate in the quality assessment and improvement process and activities, including monthly audits of MD orders.Assist the Director of Nursing in ensuring that the nursing department is adequately staffed to provide quality care to residents, as directed by Director of Nursing and/or Administrator, by assisting with:Establishing and facilitating effective employer/employee relations.Recruiting and selecting nursing service personnel based on facility need.Ensuring forms and processes related to hiring are completed for new employees.Ensuring staffing of the nursing department is at a level congruent with resident needs, budgeted positions and employee requests.Scheduling nursing manpower to support individual and group activities for residents outside the facility.Participating in orientation sessions for nursing service personnel.Evaluating performance for all levels of nursing service personnel.Participating in “on-call” schedule for nursing supervisory personnel to ensure 24/7 nursing support for staff nurses.Assist in ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees and visitors.Participates in development and implementation of a program to ensure a safe environment for residents, staff and families.Investigates all nursing department employee accidents in accordance with procedures outlined in the facility's safety standards.Monitors and reviews resident incidents to identify possible compliance issues and to identify patterns that might require preventive intervention.Assists in implementation of infection control policies and procedures as outlined in the facility’s program, as directed. Ensures that all nursing staff members are educated and utilize infection control practices for the protection of employees, residents and families. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, including:Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out the assigned duties. This position oversees nurse aides and is charged with carrying out the resident care policies established by this facility.BenefitsHealth insurancePaid time offDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceReferral programProfessional development assistanceRequired Education and ExperienceMust possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State3 years’ experience in a Supervisor role in healthcare, Long-Term Care experience preferred.Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferredMust be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionMust be able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports, etc., to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agenciesStrong utilization knowledge of Point Click CareComputer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyParadigm Healthcare believes that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real, and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team that knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.