Unit Manager (RN)

National Health Care Associates, Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

The Pines at Poughkeepsie, affiliate of National Health Care Associates, Inc., is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to oversee nursing staff and drive quality resident care. This full‑time role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and ensuring health, comfort, and well‑being for residents.

Qualifications include a valid state RN license and prior supervisory/units management in long‑term care; dementia care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license
• Experience in long‑term care setting
• Previous unit manager experience
• Dementia/memory care experience preferred

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

Unit management

Care planning

Education

Advanced degree or certification 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

• 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

• 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.