Unit Manager RN

Arbors of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible pay options

401K retirement plan

HSA/FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

Arbors at Carroll seeks an experienced Unit Manager Registered Nurse to lead an established nursing unit in a long-term care facility.

The role requires RN licensure, 3+ years of nursing experience (1+ year in LTC), and strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and communication skills to ensure high-quality resident care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience, including one year in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Direct unit operations including hiring, disciplining and evaluating staff.
• Plan and chair meetings to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Develop, implement and evaluate programs for recruitment, retention and education of nursing staff.
• Coordinate with physicians to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.
• Monitor staffing patterns and census; reassign staff as needed.
• Oversee clinical operations and ensure safe, quality care for residents.
• Obtain medications, supplies and records to provide safe care.
• Assist in orientation of new personnel and mentor staff as needed.
• Participate in facility QA programs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Staff motivation

Work assessment

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Basic computer skills

Cultural competence

Education

RN degree (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Unit Manager Registered Nurse

Facility: Arbors at Carroll

Why Choose Arbors?

• One of Ohio’s Largest Providers of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Summary

The Unit Manager Registered Nurse is responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care healthcare facility.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, degree preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) (if state requires)
• Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.

Experience

• Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long-term care environment.

Job Functions

• Performs General Management Functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Monitors the clinical operations of the unit and resident’s conditions and ensures that appropriate and quality care is administered.
• Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills and guides and observes staff that may need assistance with procedures.
• Participates in facility “QA” program.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in motivation of staff and leadership.
• Skilled in work assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.