Rehab Unit Manager, RN

Job Description Unit Manager RN – Subacute Rehabilitation

Voorhees, NJ 08043

Posted: 10/06/2026

Employment:
Full-time, Non-exempt

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per Hour

Department:
Nursing

Experience:

Senior

Unit Manager RN – Subacute Rehabilitation

Voorhees

Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Director of Nursing

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License

We are seeking a dedicated and clinically strong Unit Manager RN to lead nursing care within our Subacute Rehabilitation Unit
. This role combines hands‑on clinical care with leadership responsibilities to ensure high-quality resident outcomes, regulatory compliance, and a positive, compassionate care environment.

The Unit Manager RN maintains 24-hour accountability for resident care and unit operations while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team to support resident recovery and well‑being.

• Maintain responsibility for the overall operation and clinical performance of the assigned subacute unit
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and verify daily staffing assignments
• Conduct walking rounds and review 24-hour reports within two hours of arrival
• Adjust schedule as needed to evaluate staff performance on all shifts

• Provide direct nursing care as required
• Assess resident conditions, make clinical judgments, and notify physicians of changes
• Monitor resident status changes and ensure timely communication with physicians and families
• Participate in and lead resident care conferences
• Ensure individualized care plans are effective and updated as needed
• Monitor weights, behaviors, psychotropic medication use, and restorative nursing programs

• Serve as a role model and clinical leader for nursing staff
• Provide guidance, coaching, and counseling to nursing team members
• Participate in staff evaluations and performance management
• Conduct periodic staff meetings to ensure communication, education, and quality improvement
• Encourage professional growth and accountability among staff

• Maintain clinical competency with subacute-level equipment and procedures, including IV therapy, wound care, tube feedings, oxygen therapy, wound vacs, Foley catheter insertion, and emergency response
• Ensure equipment is properly cleaned and functioning; report malfunctions promptly
• Promote infection control and safety practices

• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation by nursing staff
• Monitor EMR documentation (Optimus/Kiosk) and monthly required reports
• Oversee incident management, investigations, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, OSHA, and facility regulations
• Maintain resident rights, confidentiality, and ethical standards

• Be accessible to residents and families for questions and concerns
• Foster a compassionate, respectful, and resident-centered care environment
• Collaborate effectively with therapy, dietary, administration, and other departments

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Experience in subacute rehab, skilled nursing, or long-term care
• Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and prioritize resident safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Prior Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, or supervisory experience
• Experience with subacute rehab acuity and post-acute clinical care

• Leadership role within a fast-paced Subacute Rehab program
• Opportunity to impact resident recovery and outcomes
• Supportive interdisciplinary team

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