Unit Manager (RN)

Job Details

Job Location: Sawgrass - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

At Vicar's Landing, our Unit Managers are more than nurse leaders—they are advocates, mentors, and champions for resident-centered care. As a Unit Manager (RN), you'll lead the day-to-day clinical operations of a Skilled Nursing unit while helping ensure residents receive exceptional care, families stay informed, and nursing teams have the support they need to succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about leadership, quality outcomes, staff development, and creating an environment where residents can thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career while maintaining meaningful resident relationships, we'd love to meet you.

Clinical Leadership & Resident Care

• Oversee the clinical operations of a Skilled Nursing unit serving up to 30 residents
• Coordinate resident care and ensure communication among residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Monitor and respond to acute changes in resident condition
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and care transitions
• Help develop and support individualized resident care plans
• Promote resident dignity, rights, independence, and quality of life

Family Communication & Care Coordination

• Partner with residents and families to ensure exceptional care experiences
• Serve as a resource for questions, concerns, and care planning discussions
• Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation staff, pharmacy providers, social services, and other healthcare professionals
• Foster strong interdisciplinary teamwork focused on resident outcomes

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations
• Review physician orders, assessments, progress notes, and documentation for accuracy and timeliness
• Monitor infection control reports, pharmacy recommendations, medication-related concerns, and quality metrics
• Support risk management programs and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in audits, investigations, and root cause analyses
• Help maintain survey readiness and compliance standards

Staff Development & Team Support

• Mentor and support nurses, CNAs, and other healthcare team members
• Assist with orientation, competency evaluations, and ongoing staff education
• Support infection prevention practices, including PPE usage, hand hygiene, and standard precautions
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional growth
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement

Qualifications

Must Have Skills

• Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of one year of experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, or Assisted Living
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards of care, and compliance practices
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation

Nice to Have Skills

• Previous leadership, charge nurse, or management experience
• Experience with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Background in infection prevention and risk management
• Experience mentoring and coaching healthcare staff
• Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

How You'll Grow Here

• Expand your leadership and management experience
• Participate in quality improvement and organizational initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Nursing Leadership and interdisciplinary teams
• Strengthen skills in compliance, operations, and team development
• Help shape resident care practices and quality outcomes
• Explore future nursing leadership opportunities within Vicar's Landing

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary – Based on experience and qualifications

Additional Perks at Vicar's Landing

• Holiday bonus opportunities
• Scholarship and career advancement programs
• Free daily meals
• Leadership development opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Employee recognition programs
• Supportive nursing leadership team

Benefits Snapshot

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• Employee wellness resources
• A collaborative culture focused on excellence, compassion, and teamwork

Why Vicar's Landing?

At Vicar's Landing, we believe exceptional resident care starts with exceptional leadership. Our Unit Managers play a critical role in shaping the resident experience, supporting team members, and driving clinical excellence throughout our community.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, make an impact on quality outcomes, and help create an environment where residents feel cared for and employees feel supported.

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to excellence can truly make a difference, we'd love to welcome you to our team.