Unit Manager (RN)

careers-nathealthcare; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and mentorship

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Meaningful impact

Job summary

The Pines at Poughkeepsie, affiliated with National Health Care Associates, is hiring an RN Unit Manager. You will oversee nursing staff, coordinate care plans, and ensure high-quality resident care in a dedicated unit.

We value provided leadership, bedside clinical excellence, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support residents and families in a caring, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Experience in supervisory or leadership role in a Long-Term Care setting preferred.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care in geriatrics.
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of nurses and support staff within the unit.
• Develop and implement care plans, ensuring individualized resident care.
• Supervise daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Conduct regular assessments to maintain quality standards and compliance.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-being.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nursing degree

BSN or higher preferred

Job description

A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Poughkeepsie is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 100 Franklin Street, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601

What You'll Do:

As an RN Unit Manager, you will oversee and coordinate the nursing staff within a dedicated unit. Your role is instrumental in ensuring the delivery of quality care, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring the health, comfort, and overall well-being of our residents.

* We are seeking a candidate with long-term care experience and previous unit manager experience. Experience in dementia and memory care is preferred.

* This is a full-time, salaried position, working Monday through Friday, with some weekends required as needed. The position also requires participation in the on-call rotation.

* WEEKLY PAY!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of nurses and support staff within the unit
• Develop and implement care plans, ensuring individualized resident care
• Supervise daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Conduct regular assessments to maintain quality standards and compliance
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to nursing staff
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-being

If you are an experienced nursing professional with a passion for leading others in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Unit Manager!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Poughkeepsie team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Up to USD $104,000.00/Yr.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Unit Manager include:

• Valid state RN nursing license
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a Long-Term Care setting preferred
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.