Unit Manager (RN)

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Richmond (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401K retirement plan

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

HSA and FSA

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of Richmond is seeking a Unit Manager/Registered Nurse (RN) to direct the nursing unit within a long-term care facility. The role leads staff, manages meetings, and ensures high-quality resident care while aligning with budgetary targets.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with a nursing degree, has 3+ years of nursing experience including long-term care, and demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills. CPR certification may be required.

Qualifications

• RN license (state requirements)
• Graduate of accredited nursing program (degree preferred)
• Three years of nursing experience, at least 1 year in long-term care
• CPR certification (when applicable)

Responsibilities

• Direct the operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care facility.
• Hire, discipline and evaluate staff; lead meetings and committees.
• Ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Promote recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff.
• Coordinate physician interactions and timely interventions.
• Monitor clinical operations and ensure quality care.
• Obtain medications, supplies and records for safe care.
• Orient and supervise new personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Quality assurance (QA)

Facilities coordination

Computer skills

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Unit Manager/Nurse Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN)

Facility: MediLodge of Richmond

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider 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.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

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.