Nurse Unit Manager

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager looking for a rewarding career in a supportive and team-oriented environment? Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 75 - bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Covington, Ohio who is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join our team and provide quality care to our residents in a nursing home setting. The successful candidate will have experience working with geriatrics and long-term care, as well as a passion for providing compassionate and attentive care.

The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the daily clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care. This leadership role involves supervising nursing staff, coordinating care services, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive and professional work environment. The Unit Manager works closely with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote overall wellness and satisfaction.

Nurse Unit Manager Responsibilities

• Supervise and support nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and STNAs ensuring competent and compassionate care delivery.
• Supervise nursing staff on the Memory Care unit, ensuring consistent, high-quality care for residents with cognitive impairments.
• Educate and support staff on dementia-specific care approaches, including redirection techniques, behavior management, and communication strategies.
• Collaborate with the Activities Department to ensure therapeutic programming aligns with resident abilities and interests.
• Educate staff on infection prevention practices including hand hygiene, PPE use, cleaning protocols, and standard precautions.
• Implement and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program in accordance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and state guidelines
• Provide training and ongoing competency assessments related to infection control policies and procedures
• Participate in facility audits and inspections related to infection control; prepare reports and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop resident care plans that include infection prevention strategies.
• Lead facility response to communicable disease outbreaks, including isolation protocols and staff communication.
• Ensure compliance with employee health programs, including vaccinations and TB testing.
• Stay up to date with current regulations and best practices in infection prevention and translate that knowledge into staff education and policy updates.
• Plan and conduct in-service education programs to address skill development, regulatory updates, and competency requirements.
• Maintain documentation of all training, certifications, and competency evaluations.
• Identify learning needs and develop individualized education plans as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership and department heads to ensure staff education supports quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in admission, discharge, and transfer processes, ensuring continuity of care.
• Assist with developing and implementing individualized care plans based on resident assessments.
• Monitor staffing levels and assignments to maintain appropriate coverage and manage overtime.
• Support ongoing education and competency development among team members.
• Participate in quality assurance, infection control, and safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Types for Nurse Unit Manager

• 8 Hour Shifts
• Day Shift
• On Call
• Manager On Duty
• Full Time

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly bonus

Physical Setting

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Skilled Nursing
• Memory Care

License/Certification

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse License