What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Manager RN position at Southern Healthcare Management?
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to lead our nursing team in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment. The RN Unit Manager is responsible for supervising nursing staff, ensuring quality resident care, and supporting a positive team culture.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) with leadership experience such as Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, Assistant Unit Manager, or RN Team Leader who is ready to step into a Unit Manager role.
Our RN Unit Manager plays a key role in maintaining high clinical standards, supporting nurses and CNAs, and ensuring regulatory compliance within our skilled nursing facility.
RN Unit Manager Responsibilities
• Supervise and support Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
• Manage daily clinical operations of the nursing unit
• Ensure compliance with long-term care and skilled nursing regulations
• Review documentation, care plans, and resident assessments
• Provide coaching and leadership to nursing staff
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing (DON) and interdisciplinary team
• Monitor quality of care and clinical outcomes
RN Unit Manager Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care required
- Previous Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or RN leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Benefits for Our RN Unit Manager
- Competitive RN leadership salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Career advancement opportunities within nursing leadership
- Supportive leadership team
Our Service Standards:
- Sincere Appreciation...for everyone
- Hearing Needs...and responding quickly
- Caring Approach...in everything we do
- Managing Situations...for positive outcomes
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Qualifications:
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing preferred. • Valid State license.• One to three years (1-3) years of supervisory experience preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTMay be required to respond to critical issues on a 24/7 basis. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. OTHER REQUIREMENTSAdheres to and oversees communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information. Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of such information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.