Unit Manager

Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington | Burlington, Vermont

Department: Nursing / Clinical Leadership
Employment Type: Full-Time

Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Unit Manager to oversee our long-term care and rehabilitation nursing unit.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for daily unit operations, nursing staff supervision, resident care coordination, and clinical quality. You will work closely with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive safe, individualized, and high-quality care.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical knowledge, proven leadership abilities, and experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care. If you are passionate about developing nursing teams and improving resident outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

• Oversee the daily clinical and operational activities of the assigned long-term care and rehabilitation unit.

• Supervise, support, and guide nursing staff to promote safe, consistent, and high-quality resident care.

• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members to address resident needs.

• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the care team.

• Monitor resident assessments, treatments, clinical documentation, and care outcomes.

• Ensure nursing care is delivered in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable nursing standards.

• Coordinate resident admissions, discharges, transfers, and transitions of care.

• Monitor compliance with applicable federal and Vermont regulations, licensing requirements, and facility procedures.

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and guidance to nursing personnel.

• Identify staff training needs and support ongoing professional development.

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

• Review clinical performance and identify opportunities to improve care delivery and resident outcomes.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.

• Address resident care concerns and support appropriate follow-up and resolution.

• Promote infection prevention, resident safety, dignity, and a positive care environment.

• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a collaborative workplace culture.

• Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont.

• Previous nursing leadership, supervisory, or unit management experience preferred.

• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, or short-term rehabilitation preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal long-term care regulations.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support nursing staff.

• Commitment to resident safety, dignity, and individualized care.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Competitive wages and shift differentials, where applicable.

• Weekly pay.

• Six paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• On-site employee education.

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth's.

At Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington, we are committed to providing exceptional resident care while supporting the nursing professionals who make it possible.

As a Unit Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, strengthen clinical practices, support employee development, and contribute to improved resident outcomes.

Join a workplace that values compassionate care, professional leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Stellar Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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