Unit Manager (RN) Evenings/Nights

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental, vision, prescription coverage

Daily/weekly/bi-weekly pay via UKG_WAL

401K retirement plan

HSA and FSA options

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment options

Pet insurance

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge Livingston seeks an experienced Unit Manager Registered Nurse to direct the nursing unit operations in a long-term care facility. The role emphasizes resident-centered care, staff leadership, and program development to maintain high-quality outcomes.

The candidate should have nursing leadership experience, an RN license, and a strong clinical background in long-term care, with focus on团队 collaboration and regulatory compliance. This position is based on-site with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) as required by state.
• Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.
• Three years of nursing experience, with at least one year in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Hire, discipline and evaluate unit staff.
• Plan and lead meetings to address resident care issues.
• Ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary constraints.
• Develop and evaluate programs for staff education and retention.
• Coordinate with physicians for timely interventions.
• Oversee clinical operations and ensure quality care.
• Obtain medications, supplies, and records for safe patient care.
• Orient new personnel and assess their skills.
• Participate in facility QA programs.
• Develop ostomy care plans and provide advanced clinical guidance on wound care.
• Create and implement patient care plans with appropriate resources.
• Attend to task assignments as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff motivation

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Computer skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Unit Manager Registered Nurse

Facility: MediLodge of Livingston

Shift: Evenings/Nights

We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a

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.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the ostomy care for patients on units.
• Provides advanced clinical guidance to physicians and nursing staff for complex wound drainage, drainage confinement, skin protection, and the prevention of pressure necrosis (skin deterioration and skin loss)
• Develops and conducts educational programs for staff.
• Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, and teaching needs.
• Develops a patient care plan and determines the equipment, materials, and resources needed to successfully implement the care plan.
• Selects the stoma (opening) site on the patient prior to surgery, based on the patient's anatomy, activity level, and lifestyle.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• 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.