Nursing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Nursing Unit Manager

We are looking for an exceptional full-time Nursing Unit Manager to become part of our team at a large senior living community located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Join a group of dedicated, intelligent, and compassionate professionals committed to providing our seniors with the quality of life they deserve.

The Nursing Unit Manager plays a vital role in supporting the clinical leadership team and managing the nursing department's overall operations. This position involves offering guidance, leadership, training, and supervision to over 50 clinical staff members who deliver care services to more than 80 long-term and short-term residents.

About Us

As a leading provider of skilled nursing facilities across the Western United States, we are dedicated to fostering vibrant and supportive environments where residents can flourish.

“Our ultimate aim is to excel in everything we do and to ensure a Stellar life for our residents, their families, and our employees.” - Evrett Benton, Founder

If you seek a company and team that values individuals, we encourage you to explore opportunities with us!

Our organization, a privately-owned family business, has been a top provider of skilled nursing care in the Western United States since its inception in 2012. We have consistently expanded by adding new senior living communities each year and are eager to welcome talented individuals to join us on this journey.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a market-leading hourly wage ranging from $42 to $50, depending on experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, we offer a generous Paid Time Off policy, a 401(k) plan with company matching, holiday pay, and more.

• Opportunities for Advancement: As a growing organization, we provide pathways for career progression and company-sponsored training. Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities are also available.

• Workplace Perks: Depending on your role and community, you may enjoy complimentary meals during shifts, discounted meals, on-demand pay (access to your earnings as you work), and a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist in overseeing and managing the daily operations of our clinical department.
• Participate in the hiring, training, and development of staff alongside the leadership team.
• Engage directly with residents to assess their needs and services, ensuring accurate communication and documentation of resident status in the electronic care system.
• Supervise aides, nurses, and other care staff, delegating nursing duties to unlicensed personnel as necessary.
• Fulfill additional leadership responsibilities as required.
• This position requires on-call availability.

Qualifications:

• Current RN or LPN license in the state.
• Experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, geriatric nursing, or dementia care.
• Proven ability to develop and implement service plans, medication management systems, infection control practices, and safety protocols.
• Strong skills in fostering teamwork, leadership, and responsiveness to residents' needs.
• A genuine passion for working with seniors!

Join Our Team

If you are ready to contribute your skills and compassion to a mission-driven organization that values both residents and employees, we invite you to apply and advance your career with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on 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.

In our commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, we strongly encourage our staff to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, along with any recommended booster doses. To support this initiative, we occasionally organize onsite vaccination clinics at our various locations. However, being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is not a condition of employment.

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