Unit Manager RN/LPN — Lead Nursing & Care Team

Peaks Healthcare Consulting; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Care Cash Program

Referral bonus

Leadership development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, NM is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager (RN or LPN) to provide clinical leadership on an assigned nursing unit. You will oversee day-to-day operations, support staff, monitor resident outcomes, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compliant, resident-centered care.

This role offers leadership development opportunities and a clear path to nursing administration within a compassionate, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN or LPN license in NM.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Recent supervisory or leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of nursing regulations, resident care planning, and clinical documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and team-building abilities.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for an assigned nursing unit.
• Monitor resident conditions and ensure appropriate assessments, interventions, and follow-up care are completed.
• Coordinate and oversee resident care plans, physician orders, and clinical documentation.
• Conduct routine resident rounds to evaluate care quality, resident satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
• Supervise, mentor, and support licensed nurses, CNAs, and other direct care staff.
• Assist with staffing coordination, assignment development, and daily workflow management.
• Participate in admissions, readmissions, transfers, and discharge planning processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social services, dietary, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and resident concerns while implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor infection prevention practices and support quality assurance initiatives.
• Assist with survey preparedness and maintain compliance with CMS, state, and facility regulations.
• Participate in QAPI activities and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching, education, and ongoing support to nursing staff to promote professional development and clinical excellence.
• Assist nursing leadership with audits, regulatory reviews, and quality monitoring activities.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

RN or LPN license in NM

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Current CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR experience

Job description

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, NM is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager (RN or LPN) to provide clinical leadership on an assigned nursing unit. You will oversee day-to-day operations, support staff, monitor resident outcomes, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compliant, resident-centered care.

This role offers leadership development opportunities and a clear path to nursing administration within a compassionate, team-focused environment.