Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing

Elderwood

$79K — $99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
  • Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care setting
  • Prior leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, or Supervisor) required
  • Strong ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable
  • Experience working with and developing CNA teams
  • Confidence in handling family communication and clinical oversight
  • Experience with dementia population strongly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide 24-hour oversight of the assigned nursing unit
  • Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff, focusing on CNA support
  • Set clear expectations for care delivery, accountability, and teamwork
  • Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans
  • Monitor clinical indicators and proactively address resident needs
  • Serve as a key point of contact for families and providers
  • Manage daily staffing, scheduling, and participate in staff development

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape a nursing unit
  • Collaborative team environment focused on mentorship
  • Impact on clinical consistency and resident outcomes
  • Involvement in shaping facility culture and performance
  • Chance to step into a leadership role in a challenging environment
Full Job Description
Salary
$38.00/hr.-$47.90/hr. Overview

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing

Lead a Unit. Build a Team. Set the Standard.

This Role is for a True Nurse Leader.

Elderwood is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to lead one of our nursing units within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

 

This is a hands-on leadership role - ideal for a nurse who is confident in long-term care, comfortable leading teams with varying levels of experience, and committed to building consistency, accountability, and quality on the unit.

If you are a steady, experienced RN who knows how to lead CNAs, support newer staff, and drive clinical standards, we want to connect with you.

Who This Role is Ideal For:
  • A seasoned RN who prefers leadership over task-based nursing
  • A nurse who brings structure, calm, and consistency to their team
  • Someone who takes pride in mentoring CNAs and improving team performance
  • A leader who is comfortable stepping into a unit that needs strength, guidance, and accountability
Why This Role Matters; this is not a maintenance role. You will:
  • Help stabilize and strengthen your unit team
  • Improve clinical consistency and resident outcomes
  • Be a key partner in shaping the culture and performance of the facility

Apply Today

If you’re ready to lead, mentor, and make a meaningful impact - we’d like to connect with you.

Responsibilities

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing - What You’ll Lead:

Unit Leadership & Team Oversight
  • Provide 24-hour oversight of your assigned nursing unit
  • Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff — with a strong focus on CNA support and performance
  • Set clear expectations for care delivery, accountability, and teamwork
Clinical Oversight & Resident Care
  • Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans
  • Monitor clinical indicators and proactively address resident needs
  • Ensure high standards in documentation, infection control, and regulatory compliance
Family & Physician Communication
  • Serve as a key point of contact for families and providers
  • Communicate changes in condition and care plans clearly and professionally
  • Address concerns and support service recovery when needed
Operations & Staffing
  • Manage daily staffing, call-ins, and scheduling needs
  • Participate in hiring, performance management, and staff development
  • Conduct daily rounds to ensure quality and environment standards are met
From Up to Qualifications

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing - What We’re Looking For:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license - New York State
  • Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care setting
  • Prior leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Supervisor) required
  • Strong ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable
  • Experience working with CNA teams and developing newer staff
  • Confidence in handling family communication, clinical oversight, and regulatory expectations
  • Experience with dementia population strongly preferred

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