Unit Manager (RN)

Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Training & mentorship

Growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Meaningful difference

Job summary

Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Middletown, CT seeks an experienced RN Unit Manager for day shift (Mon-Fri). Oversee nursing staff, coordinate care, and maintain high-quality resident well-being.

Require valid state RN license; leadership in long-term care preferred; competitive pay from $50/hr, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a collaborative, caring environment. Join a National Health Care Associates family that values kindness and excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Experience in supervisory or leadership role in Long-Term Care preferred.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• 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 leadership

Staff supervision

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Adaptability

Education

RN nursing license

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Tools

None

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Water's Edge 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.

Location: 111 Church Street, Middletown, Connecticut, 06457

RN Unit Manager for Day Shift - Monday - Friday

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.

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

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan


• 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: Starting from USD $50.00/Hr.

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.