Unit Manager
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Nursing Home, Charge Nurse, RN Nurse
Shalom Gardens Health & Rehab | Richmond, VA
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Your Team. Make a Difference Every Day!Shalom Gardens Health & Rehab is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to join our nursing leadership team!
Are you an RN who is passionate about providing exceptional resident care while leading and supporting a dedicated nursing team? Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a meaningful impact?
As our RN Unit Manager
, you will play a vital role in overseeing daily clinical operations, ensuring quality resident care, mentoring nursing staff, and maintaining a positive, supportive environment for both residents and employees.
The RN Unit Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating nursing care on an assigned unit within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
This position provides clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and works collaboratively with facility leadership to promote resident safety, quality outcomes, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate is a confident, hands-on RN leader who leads by example, communicates effectively, and is committed to developing a strong nursing team.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership & Resident Care
Oversee daily nursing operations and clinical care delivery on the assigned unit.
Ensure residents receive high-quality, compassionate, and individualized nursing care.
Assess and monitor resident conditions, promptly addressing changes or concerns.
Review and oversee resident care plans, ensuring accuracy and appropriate implementation.
Conduct routine rounds to monitor resident care, staff performance, and unit operations.
Ensure timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care.
Participate in care plan meetings and communicate with residents and families as needed.
Staff Leadership & Development
Provide leadership, supervision, and support to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs assigned to the unit.
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff.
Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and positive communication.
Assist with staffing assignments, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate nursing coverage.
Support new employee orientation, ongoing education, and staff competency development.
Identify opportunities for coaching and performance improvement.
Foster a positive work environment that encourages employee engagement and retention.
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility nursing regulations, policies, and procedures.
Support infection prevention and control practices.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Assist with survey preparation, regulatory inspections, and corrective action plans.
Monitor resident safety, clinical outcomes, and quality measures.
Identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively with leadership to implement effective solutions.
Required:
Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
Ability to effectively supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff.
Commitment to providing exceptional, resident-centered care.
Preferred:
Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting.
Previous experience as an RN Unit Manager, RN…
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