Unit Manager RN/LPN: Lead Resident Care & Team Growth

Peaks Healthcare; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Care Cash Program

Referral Bonus Program

Leadership development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, NM seeks a Unit Manager (RN/LPN) to provide clinical leadership and oversight for an assigned nursing unit. Lead day-to-day operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality, resident-centered care in a compliant environment.

The role involves coordinating care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting nursing leadership in staff development and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, active RN or LPN license in good standing in New Mexico.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, resident care planning, and clinical documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for an assigned nursing unit.
• Monitor resident conditions and ensure appropriate assessments, interventions, and follow-up care.
• 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 EMRs.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social services, dietary, and interdisciplinary team members.
• 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 CMS/state/facility compliance.
• Participate in QAPI and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching, education, and ongoing support to nursing staff to promote professional development.
• Assist nursing leadership with audits, regulatory reviews, and quality monitoring activities.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Clinical oversight

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

RN or LPN license NM

Accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

EMR experience

Job description

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, NM seeks a Unit Manager (RN/LPN) to provide clinical leadership and oversight for an assigned nursing unit. Lead day-to-day operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality, resident-centered care in a compliant environment.

The role involves coordinating care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting nursing leadership in staff development and regulatory readiness.