Unit Manager

Bluegrass Care & Rehab Center in Lexington, KY seeks a Unit Manager to oversee clinical operations and staff on an assigned nursing unit. The Unit Manager will coordinate resident care, supervise and mentor nursing staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and support quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include care planning, monitoring clinical outcomes, staffing coordination, and effective communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, assessment, and organizational skills and is committed to resident-centered, compassionate care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations for assigned nursing unit
• Supervise, schedule, and mentor nursing staff
• Coordinate and monitor resident care and treatment plans
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations
• Lead and support quality improvement and safety initiatives
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, residents, and families
• Conduct staff performance evaluations and provide coaching
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement corrective actions
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and care transitions
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting

Required Skills

• Nursing care management
• Clinical assessment
• Care planning
• Staff supervision
• Long-term care regulations
• Electronic medical records (EMR)
• Quality improvement
• Infection control
• Time management
• Resident and family communication