Nurse Manager SNF

Job Description

Job Description

(Finger Lakes Region) Salary Range: $90,000–$105,000 annually

You'll lead a Special Needs Unit in a skilled nursing facility, overseeing clinical operations and creating an environment where staff development, patient safety, and exceptional resident care come together. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you'll manage a multidisciplinary team including CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and Unit Clerks while ensuring compliance with DOH requirements. This is a full-time, day-shift role with rotational weekend coverage—offering the work/life balance and generous PTO you need to thrive.

Your leadership will be valued in a supportive, team-focused environment. You'll receive competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and relocation assistance to help you transition to one of New York's most beautiful regions. This role offers the chance to advance your nursing leadership career while making a lasting impact on residents' lives in a compassionate long term care setting.

You'll implement strategies that achieve uncompromising quality, exceptional patient safety, and an outstanding experience for patients, residents, and families. You'll intentionally create an environment that fosters staff empowerment, collegial relationships, and best practice in nursing care delivery.

Your responsibilities include:

• Allocating resources to promote efficient, effective, compassionate, and fiscally responsible nursing care
• Coordinating care across departments through interdisciplinary collaboration and communication systems
• Participating in recruitment, selection, and retention of nursing personnel
• Ensuring appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for your team
• Managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and facilitating project management under pressure
• Assessing departmental needs, developing and implementing planned interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness
• Demonstrating age-appropriate care across the lifespan, tailoring care to each resident's unique requirements
• Communicating effectively with staff, patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team
• Utilizing computer systems including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software (Microsoft Office and Meditech preferred)

Required:

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nurse Program
• Current New York State License to practice as a Professional Registered Nurse
• At least 2 years recent manager experience in a long term care facility
• Two years of nursing experience or two years of long term care experience
• Consistent work history in long term care settings
• Knowledge of management systems and processes
• Familiarity with DOH requirements
• Professionalism, compassionate leadership, and effective communication that promotes dignity, respect, and well-being

Preferred:

• Experience as a Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor
• Special Needs Unit experience

Join this skilled nursing facility where your management expertise will improve clinical outcomes and elevate the standard of care for residents. Apply today to bring your long term care leadership to New York's stunning Finger Lakes region.