Unit Manager – Subacute Floor (RN)

Belgrove-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Company Perks & Employee Discounts

Career Growth & Professional Developm…

Supportive and CollaborativeLeadership

Job summary

Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Kearny, NJ, is seeking an experienced RN Unit Manager to lead our Subacute Unit. This leadership role focuses on clinical excellence, staff development, and regulatory compliance while guiding care planning, medication oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Unit Manager will supervise RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, coordinate admissions and discharge planning, mentor team members, and drive QAPI initiatives to improve resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active NJ RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing leadership or supervisory experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care.
• At least 2 years in subacute, rehabilitative, restorative, or post-acute nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and administrative operations of the Subacute Unit.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Ensure high-quality resident care through care planning, medication management, and oversight.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; prepare for surveys.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, complaints, and grievances with timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, MDS, infection prevention, social services, and others.
• Coordinate admissions, readmissions, and discharge planning to support continuity of care.
• Provide staff education, coaching, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in QAPI activities and administer corrective action as needed.
• Foster a positive, professional, and resident-centered environment.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license (New Jersey)

Job description

Unit Manager – Subacute Floor (RN)

Facility: Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: Kearny, New Jersey
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Salary: $105,000 – $110,000 annually (based on experience)

Join Our Leadership Team!

Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and results-driven Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to oversee our Subacute Unit. This leadership position is ideal for an RN who is passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care, developing nursing staff, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

As the Unit Manager, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate resident care, mentor nursing staff, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily clinical and administrative operations of the Subacute Unit.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Ensure high-quality resident care through effective care planning, medication management, and treatment oversight.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while preparing for and participating in surveys and inspections.
• Investigate resident incidents, accidents, complaints, and grievances, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, MDS, infection prevention, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote positive resident outcomes.
• Coordinate admissions, readmissions, and discharge planning to support continuity of care and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Provide staff education, coaching, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Administer corrective action and employee counseling in accordance with facility policies.
• Foster a positive, professional, and resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting.
• At least 2 years of experience in subacute, rehabilitative, restorative, or post-acute nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company Perks & Employee Discounts
• Career Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Leadership Team

If you are an experienced RN leader committed to clinical excellence and resident-centered care, we'd love to hear from you.

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