Unit Manager

Location: Woodbury, CT | Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site, Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Overview

An established, mission-driven healthcare organization in Connecticut is seeking a clinically strong Unit Manager (RN) to oversee two downstairs long-term care and skilled nursing units. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, this leader holds 24/7 clinical and administrative accountability for their units, ensuring high-quality resident care and full regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

• Hold comprehensive clinical and administrative management responsibility for two downstairs resident care units
• Lead daily unit operations to ensure continuous compliance with Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations, CMS guidelines, and QAPI performance metrics
• Oversee comprehensive resident care plans, attending physician rounds, MDS assessments, skin/wound management programs, and hospital readmission prevention strategies
• Manage, evaluate, and mentor floor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs; collaborate with the Daytime RN Desk Nurse/Assistant Unit Manager to balance daily workflows
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for attending physicians, specialty providers, residents, and family members regarding clinical care and treatment plans
• Conduct root-cause analyses for fall incidents, medication errors, or skin integrity changes; implement corrective action plans and required regulatory documentation

Required qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
• Minimum of 3+ years of clinical nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care (LTC) setting
• At least 1 to 2 years in a formal leadership role (e.g., Unit Manager, Assistant DON, or Charge Nurse)
• Deep expertise in LTC clinical regulations, infection control, wound management, care planning processes, and DPH survey preparation
• Advanced proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g., PointClickCare) for care management, auditing, and physician order oversight
• Exceptional leadership presence with proven ability to coach floor staff, communicate with families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Compensation and benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options with employee well-being and support resources
• Employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options, including a 100% match up to 2% of contributions (plus an additional 1% match potential based on eligibility)
• Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, personal, and sick time, with accrual based on length of service
• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave accruing at 1 hour per 30 hours worked (up to 40 hours annually)
• 6 paid holidays per year
• Annual tuition and course reimbursement of up to $4,000 per year for eligible full-time employees

Why this role

This is a direct-hire, permanent clinical nursing leadership position offering 24/7 accountability for resident care quality, with flexible weekend shift options and a comprehensive benefits package.