RN - Unit Manager

Salary

$81,500 - $111,550 / Year

RN Unit Manager

Elderwood at North Creek | North Creek, NY

Lead with Purpose. Elevate Care. Inspire Your Team.

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People – and our RN Unit Managers bring that mission to life every day through leadership, compassion, and clinical excellence. Elderwood at North Creek is seeking an experienced and motivated RN Unit Manager to oversee nursing services and resident care on an assigned unit. This is a key leadership role for a nurse who thrives on mentorship, accountability, and creating an environment where both residents and staff can succeed.

As a Unit Manager, you will provide 24‑hour oversight of your assigned unit, ensuring high‑quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and a positive, collaborative team culture. You’ll serve as a primary point of contact for residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary partners – while leading, coaching, and developing your nursing team.

What sets Elderwood at North Creek apart:

• A one‑of‑a‑kind Adirondack setting – Surrounded by mountains, forests, and seasonal beauty, North Creek offers a calm environment that benefits both residents and caregivers – far from the congestion and stress of urban healthcare.
• A close‑knit community – Residents, families, and staff often know one another personally. That connection creates trust, continuity, and a sense of pride in the care delivered every day.
• Leadership that truly matters – Smaller teams mean greater visibility and influence. Your ideas are heard, your leadership is felt, and your impact is tangible.
• A slower pace, without sacrificing clinical excellence – Care here is intentional and resident‑centered, allowing clinicians to focus on quality, not volume.
• Lifestyle balance – With access to outdoor recreation, four‑season activities, and a welcoming small‑town atmosphere, North Creek supports both professional fulfillment and personal well‑being.

North Creek isn't just where you work - it's where your work matters.

Apply today to join Elderwood at North Creek as an RN Unit Manager - where your leadership strengthens teams and enhances lives.

• Oversee and coordinate resident‑centered nursing care on your assigned unit.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and support nursing staff performance.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and corrective action processes as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation, reporting, and care planning.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive unit environment for residents and staff.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, families, leadership, and healthcare partners.
• Attend leadership meetings and required in‑service education.
• Promote staff engagement by recognizing strong performance and encouraging professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality of care, team satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active New York State license.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience or strong interest in geriatric nursing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience with dementia care preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead with empathy, accountability, and professionalism.
• Requires ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.