RN Unit Manager

A Great Place to WorkLaurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!Location: 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 06877RN Unit ManagerFull-TimeWhat You'll Do:As an RN Unit Manager, you will oversee and coordinate the nursing staff within a dedicated unit. Your role is instrumental in ensuring the delivery of quality care, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring the health, comfort, and overall well-being of our residents.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage a team of nurses and support staff within the unitDevelop and implement care plans, ensuring individualized resident careSupervise daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocationConduct regular assessments to maintain quality standards and complianceProvide guidance, mentorship, and training to nursing staffCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-beingIf you are an experienced nursing professional with a passion for leading others in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Unit Manager!What We OfferAs an affiliate of National Health Care, our Laurel Ridge family will enjoy:Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentThe chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residentsWhat You'll BringQualifications of a Unit Manager include:Valid state RN nursing licenseAdvanced degree or certification preferredExperience in a supervisory or leadership role in a Long-Term Care setting preferredCompassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with bothStrong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesAbility to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentWe Hire for Heart!National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.