Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing

Liverpool SNF; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to lead one of our skilled nursing units. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a nurse who is confident in long-term care, can guide a diverse team, and is committed to building consistency, accountability, and high-quality resident care.

You will provide 24-hour oversight, mentor CNAs, drive clinical standards, manage daily staffing, and partner with families and physicians to ensure comprehensive,

Qualifications

• Active RN license - New York State.
• Minimum 2+ years in Skilled Nursing/Long-Term Care.
• Prior leadership (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager) required.
• Experience mentoring CNAs and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour oversight of the assigned nursing unit.
• Supervise and coach nursing staff with CNA support focus.
• Set clear expectations for care delivery and teamwork.
• Oversee resident care plans and monitor clinical indicators.
• Ensure documentation, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with families and physicians about care plans.
• Manage daily staffing, call-ins, and scheduling.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and staff development.
• Conduct daily rounds to uphold quality and environment standards.

Skills

RN license NY

Leadership experience

CNA mentoring

Dementia care experience

Job description

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing

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

This Role is for a True Nurse Leader.

Elderwood 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.

$38.00/hr.-$47.90/hr.

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 8am-4pm

Location: Elderwood at Liverpool

Why Elderwood:

• 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; this is not a maintenance role. You will:

• 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 Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing - What You'll Lead:

• 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

What We're Looking For:

• 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

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.