Unit Nursing Manager (RN/LPN) - Lead Resident Care

Prestige Healthcare Management; Watkins Glen (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Nursing & Rehabilitation in Alabama seeks an experienced RN or LPN Unit Manager to oversee daily nursing operations on an assigned unit in our skilled nursing and long-term care facility.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who is organized, proactive, and committed to quality resident care, supervising staff, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with CMS and facility policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN or LPN license in Alabama.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred; PCC experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations and ensure quality resident care on the assigned unit.
• Supervise, support, and provide guidance to nurses and CNAs.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds to identify resident needs and address concerns promptly.
• Review PCC dashboards daily and respond to abnormal vital signs, weights, incomplete assessments, and alerts.
• Ensure timely completion of nursing assessments, documentation, incident reports, and care plan updates.
• Monitor changes in resident conditions and notify physicians and responsible parties as needed.
• Review admissions, readmissions, and transfers to ensure orders, medications, treatments, and documentation are complete.
• Monitor medication administration, treatments, lab orders, and follow-up care.
• Address falls, skin issues, wounds, and other clinical concerns with appropriate interventions and documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality assurance initiatives.
• Assist with staff education, coaching, and accountability.
• Maintain CMS/state regulation survey readiness.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing (DON), Assistant DON, and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Alabama nursing license (RN/LPN)

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Elite Nursing & Rehabilitation in Alabama seeks an experienced RN or LPN Unit Manager to oversee daily nursing operations on an assigned unit in our skilled nursing and long-term care facility.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who is organized, proactive, and committed to quality resident care, supervising staff, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with CMS and facility policies and regulations.