Nursing Manager

Nursing Unit Manager

We are seeking an outstanding  full-time Nursing Unit Manager to join our team at a large senior living community in Grand Junction , Colorado . Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve.

The Nursing Unit Manager supports the clinical leadership team and the overall operation of the nursing department. This includes providing guidance, leadership, training, and oversight of 50+ clinical staff who provide care services to 80+ long-term and short-term residents.

About Us

As a premier provider of skilled nursing facility communities across the Western United States, we’re passionate about creating vibrant, supportive environments where residents can thrive.

‘Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees.‘ - Evrett Benton, Founder

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then check us out! 

Stellar Senior Living, a privately-owned family company, is a premier skilled nursing care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.

Why You‘ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay: Market-leading pay of $42 per hour to $50 per hour DOE

• Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. On top of that, Stellar also offers a generous Paid Time Off policy, 401(k) with company matching, holiday pay, and more.

• Career Growth: We‘re a growing company with opportunities for advancement and company-sponsored training. Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities are available.

• Work Perks: Depending on role and community you may receive free meals on shift, reduced-cost meals, on-demand pay (access to your wages as you earn them.), and a supporting, team-driven environment

Your Role:

• Assistance with oversight and responsibility for daily operations of our clinical department
• Hiring, training, and development of staff in conjunction with the leadership team
• Work directly with residents to evaluate needs and services to accurately assess, communicate and document resident status on electronic care system
• Oversight of aides and nurses and other care staff. delegation of nurse duties to unlicensed personnel as needed
• Other leadership duties as needed
• This is an on-call position.

Qualifications:

• Current RN or LPN license in the State.
• Experience in skilled nursing, Assisted Living, Geriatric Nursing or Gerontology and/or Dementia Care
• Knowledge/demonstrated ability to develop and utilize service plans, medication management systems, infection control practices and safety procedures
• Skills in promoting teamwork, leadership, team member empowerment, and responsiveness to residents
• Love for seniors!

Join Us

If you‘re ready to bring your skills and compassion to a mission-driver organization where residents and employees matter, we invite you to apply and grow your career with Stellar Senior Living

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations. Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

The Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA) prohibits employers from asking prospective employees to disclose any age-related information. Therefore, Colorado applicants are not required to disclose their age, date of birth, dates of schooling or graduation, or other age-related information. Furthermore, Colorado applicants may wish to redact age-related information from their application materials, such as resumes or schooling transcripts.