Unit Manager (RN)

Elderwood; Town of Waverly (NY); On-site; USD 74,100 - 103,350; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Waverly in New York is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead one of our skilled nursing units. This hands-on leadership role requires setting standards, coaching CNAs, and building a strong team focused on quality resident care and regulatory readiness.

The ideal candidate has an active NY RN license, 2+ years in SNF/Long-Term Care, and prior leadership experience. Dementia experience is strongly preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in New York
• Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care setting
• Prior leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Supervisor) required
• Experience leading CNAs and developing newer staff
• Experience with dementia population strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour oversight of your assigned nursing unit
• Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff with focus on CNA support and performance
• Set clear expectations for care delivery, accountability, and teamwork
• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans
• Monitor clinical indicators and address resident needs
• Ensure high standards in documentation, infection control, and regulatory compliance
• Serve as key contact for families and providers
• Communicate changes in condition and care plans clearly
• Manage daily staffing, call-ins, and scheduling
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and staff development

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Family communication

Dementia experience

Education

RN license (New York State)

Job description

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing

Salary
$74,100 / yr - $103,350 / yr

Overview

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

Elderwood at Waverly 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 At Waverly

• 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

• 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

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

• 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.