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St Joseph Rehab

Nursing Unit Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$110 - $125/hr

Nursing- Unit Manager - Longterm Care Unit Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Joint Commission, American Healthcare Association Award-winning, short-term rehab, long term, and ...

St Joseph Rehab

$110 - $125/hr

Nursing- Unit Manager - Longterm Care Unit Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Joint Commission, American Healthcare Association Award-winning, short-term rehab, long term, and ...

Hathornehhc

Nursing Unit Manager

Danvers, MA · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

Nursing Unit Manager Location: Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nursing Unit Manager ...

The Atlas Healthcare Group

Nursing Unit Manager

Danvers, MA · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

) Nursing Unit Manager, $2,000 Sign on Bonus! Job Location: Danvers, MA Company Name: Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Job Summary: Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center ...

The Orchards Michigan

Nursing Unit Manager

Big Rapids, MI · On-site

$34.25 - $45/hr

) Nursing Unit Manager Role Altercare was acquired by The Orchards at Big Rapids, creating an opportunity to collaborate with the best in the industry! Offering $5,000 sign-on bonus! The Orchards ...

The Orchards Michigan

Nursing Unit Manager

Big Rapids, MI · On-site

$34.25 - $45/hr

Nursing Unit Manager Role Altercare was acquired by The Orchards at Big Rapids, creating an opportunity to collaborate with the best in the industry! Offering $5,000 sign-on bonus! The Orchards ...

A. G. Rhodes

Full-time Nursing Unit Manager

Marietta, GA · On-site

$36 - $47.50/hr

G. Rhodes Nursing Unit Manager Opportunity Are you looking for a meaningful and fulfilling career? A.G. Rhodes would love the opportunity to work with you!! We are proud to be one of the few ...

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A Nursing Unit Manager oversees the daily operations of a nursing unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient workflow. They manage nursing staff, coordinate patient services, handle budgeting and administrative tasks, and enforce healthcare policies. They also serve as a liaison between medical teams, patients, and hospital leadership. Strong leadership, clinical expertise, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

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Nursing Unit Manager

St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Boston, MA • On-site

$110 - $125/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Nursing- Unit Manager - Longterm Care Unit

Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Joint Commission, American Healthcare Association Award-winning, short-term rehab, long term, and skilled nursing care community. We are conveniently located in a lovely neighborhood in Boston/Dorchester, MA. Parking provided! This is a great opportunity on our long term care unit.

We are seeking highly motivated RN or LPN Longterm Care Nursing Unit Manager to join our nursing management team.

Salary Range Based On Experience and Licensure:

Unit Manager – RN - $125,000.00, Unit Manager – LPN - $110,000.00

  • The RN / LPN Longterm Care Nursing Unit Manager acts as an extension of the Director of Nursing for the unit assigned and is accountable and “in charge” for the said unit. As such, the RN / LPN LTC Nursing Unit Manager directly controls and is in charge of all the nursing and C.N.A. staff to ensure resident care, clinical protocols, and customer services is optimized for our residents. This position has accountability for directing, monitoring, and evaluating the care provided to all residents on their unit.

  • The RN / LPN LTC Nursing Unit Manager provides support and guidance in the provision of nursing care and demonstrates the ability to assign and direct the nursing and C.N.A. staff daily on the unit.

  • Ensures that policies and guidelines specific to Clinical Operations as applicable are followed and provide educations, support and consultation to residents and family members, and works closely with the Rehabilitation Department to ensure care activities are geared to the individual resident’s needs.

  • Communicates resident’s needs to physicians and practitioners and offers interventions and solutions in an effort to reduce unplanned hospital transfers.

  • Engages daily with the interdisciplinary team to ensure care is provided effectively and discharge goals and objectives are met.

  • Ensures that residents and family education needs are identified and required teaching occurs in preparation for discharge.

Experience desired for the RN / LPN Longterm Care Nursing Unit Manager:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.

  • At least 2 year of clinical nursing experience in the long term care setting.

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in supervision of staff.

  • Ability to manage and direct subordinates.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate and work well with others including the residents, families, and co-workers.

We offer the following incentives as an employee at St. Josephs:

  • Competitive compensation!

  • Weekly pay-every Thursday.

  • 401(k) Fideltiy Retirement Plan with Company Match

  • A comprehensive, outstanding benefit package including generous vacation, sick, holiday pay, health, dental, and vision insurance.

  • 100% paid by employer life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

  • Monthly Employee Recognition and Fun Committee events.

  • Free onsite parking!

  • Public transportation access close by.

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