Registered Nurse Unit Manager

Position Summary :

The Unit Manager / House Supervisor is a full-time leadership position responsible for the clinical oversight of a designated nursing unit and facility. This professional ensures high-quality resident care, great customer service, regulatory compliance, and promotes staff development.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide direct supervision to nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs) on the assigned unit.

Ensure proper staffing, delegation, and continuity of care for all residents.

Monitor and evaluate resident care plans for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Lead daily clinical team meetings, participate in care plan conferences, and contribute to discharge planning.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and department heads to ensure comprehensive resident care.

Monitor and manage infection control, fall prevention, behavior management, and medication administration compliance.

Serve as a liaison between residents, families, and staff to ensure satisfaction and effective communication.

Assist with orientation, training, and performance evaluation of nursing staff.

Qualifications : Licensure :

Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.

Experience :

Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.

Previous leadership or unit management experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities :

Strong leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills.

Proficient in EMR systems and documentation practices.

Excellent communication, organization, and clinical decision-making abilities.

Knowledge of state and federal regulations, including infection control and resident rights.

Work Schedule & Conditions :

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, holidays, or after-hours support as needed. Flex schedule to cover evening hours.

Physical requirements include frequent walking, standing, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Reports directly to the Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

General Requirements :

• Must be able to execute the terms and conditions set forth in the Employee Handbook, including, but not limited to : Works in a safety-conscious manner, which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations or hazards to supervisor. Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Adheres to policy on Drug-Free Workplace. Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with residents / patients, families, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each resident / patient and facility guest. Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code. Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legally protected category.

Disclaimer :

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.