Unit Manager (UM) Registered Nurse RN

Ciena Healthcare; Coldwater Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Laurels of Coldwater is seeking a Registered Nurse Unit Manager to lead the daily operations of a nursing unit on-site in Coldwater, MI. You will ensure safe, high-quality resident care, mentor staff, and uphold regulatory standards in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes supervision of licensed nurses and CNAs, staff scheduling, and adherence to policies to maintain excellence in long-term care facilities. A BSN is preferred and prior supervisory experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision experience.
• Familiarity with long-term care regulations and standards.
• Ability to mentor nursing staff and ensure quality resident care.
• Proven ability to manage workflows and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing unit operations and ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Supervise RNs, LPNs, and CNAs; conduct performance evaluations.
• Plan and direct staff scheduling, training, and workflow.
• Handle staffing coverage and returns; address staff concerns.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and incident reporting.

Skills

RN License in State

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Long-term care knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Laurels of Coldwater 90 N Michigan Ave Coldwater, MI 49036, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Nursing Admin
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: UNITM003261

Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations of an assigned nursing unit. This position ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, and resident-centered care in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, facility policies, and professional standards of practice. The RN Unit Manager serves as a clinical leader, mentor, and resource for nursing staff, while fostering a positive and collaborative environment that supports residents, families, and team members.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Supervises nursing care provided by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants/State Tested Nursing Assistants.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Supervisory responsibilities include:
  • Interviews, recommend hires and trains employees
  • Plans, assigns, and directs workflow.
  • Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration resident safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.
  • Receive calls and find replacements for absent staff as needed
  • Transfers employees within units as needed.
  • Prepares performance evaluations with the understanding that such evaluations impact tenure of probationary employees and wage increases of non-probationary employees.
  • Schedules and adjusts lunch and rest breaks.
  • Receives and resolves employee complaints.
  • Determines rotation of nurses within unit.
  • Monitors and corrects job performance of employees.
  • Disciplining employees up to and including recommendation of discharge.
  • Adequately supervises assigned staff and assures that those staff are supervising employees assigned to them.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in long-term care or post-acute setting.
• Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or management role preferred
• Working knowledge of nursing practice, infection control, and regulatory requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

IND123

Travel Required

No .

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