Unit Manager (RN)

Amherst SNF; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Amherst is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to lead one of our skilled nursing units. This hands-on leadership role focuses on building a strong team, maintaining clinical standards, and driving accountability and quality of care on the unit.

The ideal candidate will mentor CNAs, manage staff performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with families and physicians to deliver exceptional resident care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license issued in New York State.
• Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience in SNF or long-term care.
• Prior leadership experience (charge nurse, unit manager, supervisor) required.
• Strong ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable.
• Experience mentoring CNAs and developing newer staff.
• Experience with dementia population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour oversight of your assigned nursing unit.
• Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff with CNA support.
• Set clear expectations for care delivery and teamwork.
• Oversee development and evaluation of resident care plans.
• Communicate with families and providers; address concerns.

Skills

RN License NY

Unit leadership

CNA mentoring

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Clinical supervision

Job description

Key Details

• Requisition ID: 2026-36615
• # of Openings: 1
• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Company: Elderwood
• Location: Elderwood at Amherst
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• Shift: Regular Full-Time
• Shift: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm
• Salary: Up to $105,000 / Year
• Reporting Category: RN

Overview

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing

Lead a Unit. Build a Team. Set the Standard.

Shift: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm

This Role is for a True Nurse Leader.

Elderwood is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to lead one of our nursing units within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

This is a hands‑on leadership role - ideal for a nurse who is confident in long‑term care, comfortable leading teams with varying levels of experience, and committed to building consistency, accountability, and quality on the unit.

If you are a steady, experienced RN who knows how to lead CNAs, support newer staff, and drive clinical standards, we want to connect with you.

Why Elderwood:

• Established skilled nursing facility in the Southtowns
• Leadership team focused on strengthening operations, staffing, and culture
• Opportunity to make a real impact on team development and care quality
• A role where your experience and leadership will be valued and relied upon

Who This Role is Ideal For:

• A seasoned RN who prefers leadership over task-based nursing
• A nurse who brings structure, calm, and consistency to their team
• Someone who takes pride in mentoring CNAs and improving team performance
• A leader who is comfortable stepping into a unit that needs strength, guidance, and accountability

Why This Role Matters; this is not a maintenance role. You will:

• Help stabilize and strengthen your unit team
• Improve clinical consistency and resident outcomes
• Be a key partner in shaping the culture and performance of the facility

Responsibilities

What You’ll Lead:

Unit Leadership & Team Oversight

• Provide 24-hour oversight of your assigned nursing unit
• Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff - with a strong focus on CNA support and performance
• Set clear expectations for care delivery, accountability, and teamwork

Clinical Oversight & Resident Care

• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans
• Monitor clinical indicators and proactively address resident needs
• Ensure high standards in documentation, infection control, and regulatory compliance

Family & Physician Communication

• Serve as a key point of contact for families and providers
• Communicate changes in condition and care plans clearly and professionally
• Address concerns and support service recovery when needed

Operations & Staffing

• Manage daily staffing, call-ins, and scheduling needs
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and staff development
• Conduct daily rounds to ensure quality and environment standards are met

Qualifications

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing - What We're Looking For:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license - New York State
• Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care setting
• Prior leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Supervisor) required
• Strong ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable
• Experience working with CNA teams and developing newer staff
• Confidence in handling family communication, clinical oversight, and regulatory expectations
• Experience with dementia population strongly preferred

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.