Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing

Salary
$81,510 / yr - $111,540 / yr Overview
RN Unit Manager

Pay Rate Range: $81,510 / yr - $111,540 / year — Earn more with experience!Status: Full-Time Opportunities avaliable !Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics

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

What We Offer

• NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend (Full-time & Part-time)

• Newly renovated building

• Shift Differentials

• Full Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

• Increased Tuition Assistance for Clinical Tracks

• Employee Referral Program

Lead With Support Behind You

As RN Unit Manager, you will provide 24-hour oversight and accountability for your assigned unit while working primarily on a generally day-shift schedule with flexibility based on facility and unit needs.

 

Facility clinical teams receive support from Elderwood Administrative Services, including organization-wide clinical leadership from the Chief Nursing Officer and an assigned Regional Nurse Consultant who serves as a resource to facility leaders.The Regional Nurse Consultant partners with the DON, ADON, Administrator, and clinical team to provide guidance, share best practices, help navigate complex challenges, and support priorities related to quality, regulatory readiness, clinical operations, and nursing leadership development.

 

This structure gives you the opportunity to lead locally while benefiting from the experience, perspective, and resources of a larger clinical organization.

Build the Next Stage of Your Nursing Leadership Career

Elderwood is committed to identifying and developing the next generation of clinical leaders. Nurses who demonstrate strong performance, leadership potential, and an interest in future Director of Nursing opportunities may be considered for advanced development experiences, including Widener University’s Director of Nursing Leadership Academy.

 

Designed for current and aspiring DONs, the 12-week academy combines online learning, leadership coaching, faculty mentorship, and in-person applied workshops. Its curriculum addresses the practical demands of nursing leadership, including communication, decision-making, team development, retention, financial fundamentals, strategic planning, and change management.

 

If you are ready to lead a unit today while preparing for greater clinical leadership responsibility in the future, Elderwood offers an environment where your potential can be recognized, developed, and supported.

Take the Next Step

This is an opportunity to lead more than a schedule or a set of clinical tasks. You will help build a stronger team, establish consistent nursing practice, and create an environment where employees can succeed and residents can receive responsive, high-quality care.

 

 

Make your next career move a meaningful one — join Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid and lead a team that truly makes a difference.

 

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