Unit Manager LPN​/RN

Newport Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center is growing, and we are looking for an experienced, compassionate Nurse Manager to join our clinical leadership team.

At Newport, we believe exceptional resident care starts with a strong, supported nursing team. We are family-oriented, teamwork-driven, and committed to creating an environment where both our residents and our employees can thrive.

If you are a nurse who enjoys leading others, solving problems, developing staff, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, we would love to meet you.

The Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership and oversight to support high-quality nursing care throughout the facility. This position works closely with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary leadership team to support nursing staff, strengthen clinical practices, monitor resident outcomes, and promote compliance with state and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who is visible, approachable, organized, and passionate about helping both residents and nursing staff succeed.

• Provide leadership, supervision, and clinical support to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Monitor resident care and clinical outcomes to promote quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with resident assessments, changes in condition, care planning, and clinical follow-up.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
• Coach and develop team members while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assist nursing leadership with clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, and follow-up.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen nursing systems and improve the resident and employee experience.
• Support a positive culture focused on communication, teamwork, professionalism, and resident-centered care.
• Perform other clinical leadership responsibilities as assigned.

• Active, unencumbered Tennessee LPN license required; RN license preferred.
• Previous supervisory, charge nurse, or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and build positive relationships with nursing staff.
• Genuine commitment to providing excellent care to older adults.

We offer a supportive environment, opportunities to grow as a leader, and a team that believes great care begins with great people.

• Competitive pay. New revised wage scale.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling options
• Employee discount program
• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Daily pay access
• And much more!