RN Unit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

RN Unit Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate RN Unit Manager to join our team at Bell Minor Home, a Skilled Nursing Facility in Gainesville, GA. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for the clinical oversight, staffing coordination, and day-to-day operational management of an assigned nursing unit. If you are a knowledgeable and skilled nursing professional with a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centered care, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Clinical Oversight: Supervise and direct nursing staff (CNAs, LPNs, RNs) on the assigned unit across all shifts; conduct and document comprehensive nursing assessments for newly admitted and current residents; develop, review, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT); monitor residents for changes in condition; and oversee wound care, medication management, and treatment protocols for assigned residents.

• Staffing & Scheduling: Assist the DON with unit-level scheduling to maintain appropriate staffing ratios per shift; address callouts and staffing gaps in real time; monitor and enforce compliance with agency utilization targets and overtime thresholds; and evaluate daily staffing levels against census and acuity.

• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all clinical documentation is accurate, complete, and timely in accordance with CMS requirements and facility policy; support MDS coordination by providing timely clinical data for accurate RAI/MDS completion; participate in preparation for and response to state surveys (AHCA/ODHS inspections); and monitor F-tag risk areas on the unit.

• Quality & Performance Improvement: Track and trend unit-level quality indicators including falls, pressure injuries, infections, and rehospitalizations; participate in QAPI initiatives; implement and monitor interventions to address identified deficiencies; and conduct regular chart audits and nursing documentation reviews.

• Staff Development & Leadership: Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to nursing staff on the unit; identify training needs and collaborate with the Staff Development Coordinator to address clinical competency gaps; participate in performance evaluations for unit staff in coordination with the DON; and foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and respect among the care team.

• Communication & Administrative Duties: Conduct or participate in shift-to-shift huddles to ensure continuity of care and communication; maintain open lines of communication with residents, families, and responsible parties regarding care concerns; submit required unit reports to leadership on schedule; and assist with onboarding of new nursing hires assigned to the unit.

Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted RN license issued by the Georgia Board of Nursing – required

• Current CPR/BLS certification – required

• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute rehabilitation setting – required

• Minimum 1 year of charge nurse, supervisory, or unit management experience – preferred

• Experience with Point Click Care (PCC) or similar SNF EHR platform strongly preferred

• Familiarity with MDS/RAI process and CMS SNF survey protocols preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of 42 CFR Part 483 Conditions of Participation and Georgia SNF regulations

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and hold nursing staff accountable

• Proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure

• Commitment to resident-centered care and maintaining a dignified living environment

If you are a dedicated and compassionate nursing professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.