RN Unit Manager

Who we are

Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte, close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda — one of Florida’s best-kept secrets! You'll be part of a team with a strong work ethic, where management and co-workers are committed to making a positive impact on our residents’ lives. South Port Square is actively seeking a hospitality-driven professional to join our growing team.

For over 30 years, South Port Square has been meeting the growing needs of retirees and seniors. We’re one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities.

We strive to create an environment of trust and transparency, helping employees find purpose in their work and reach their highest potential.

The RN Unit Manager is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on the shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls, as indicated.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel on the shift.
• Administers direct care as necessary.
• Gives and receives shift reports.
• Rounds twice a shift to assure proper care is rendered in a safe and clean environment.
• Keeps physicians and families aware of changes in resident’s condition.
• Assists in developing comprehensive care plans.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all care rendered.
• Responds to resident emergency call system.
• Interfaces with other disciplines to assure continuity of care and services.
• Accompanies physicians when making rounds.
• Encourages restorative care to obtain maximum resident independence.
• Participates in family/resident counseling as necessary.
• Assists with the orientation and evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Assures proper functioning of equipment and adequate supplies.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. RN with a current license in Florida.
• At least 6 months experience in a long-term care setting.
• Supervisory experience.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Can generate a warm, friendly, and caring manner on first impression.
• Can communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

• Work today, get paid tomorrow with Daily Pay. South Port Square now offers Daily Pay, a program that allows employees to access their earned income on-demand, as it's earned.
• Benefits for full and part time staff, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more.
• Fun, caring, inclusive work environment.

Vaccination status may be requested for some roles (including MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19).

Full-Time 8am-4:30pm

Salary: $76,000

Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit:

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement—please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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