RN Unit Manager

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and coordination of nursing services on assigned nursing units. The Nurse Manager ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, resident-centered care in accordance with facility policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable federal and New York State regulations.

The Nurse Manager provides leadership and direction to nursing personnel, promotes effective communication among interdisciplinary team members, and ensures appropriate staffing, clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Nursing Leadership and Supervision
• Clinical Management and Resident Care
• Staffing and Personnel Management
• Regulatory Compliance and Survey Readiness
• Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
• Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Unit Operations and Accountability

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Licensure

• Current, unrestricted Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in New York State required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Prior experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred.
• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of federal and New York State nursing home regulations.
• Effective leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and evaluate nursing personnel.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Commitment to resident safety, quality improvement, and person-centered care.

Performance Expectations

The Nurse Manager is expected to demonstrate accountability in the following areas:

• Resident safety and quality of care.
• Regulatory compliance and ongoing survey readiness.
• Staff supervision, performance, and accountability.
• Timely completion of nursing documentation and clinical audits.
• Effective communication with Nursing Administration.
• Reduction of preventable adverse events.
• Prompt identification and resolution of clinical and operational concerns.
• Maintenance of a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

Additional Responsibilities

The Nurse Manager may be assigned additional duties consistent with the position and operational needs of the facility.

The Nurse Manager is expected to demonstrate flexibility and provide leadership during emergencies, staffing challenges, regulatory surveys, and other circumstances requiring nursing management oversight.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.