Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager
Full Time | Day Shift
Pay between $55-$63/hour
(based on experience)
At St. Margaret's Center, we see kids, not conditions.
St. Margaret's Center, an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, is a 94-bed pediatric and young adult skilled nursing facility located in Albany, NY. Founded in 1883, we provide specialized long-term care for medically fragile infants, children, and young adults on a single dedicated campus.
Our team delivers advanced 24-hour medical care in a nurturing, home-like environment where residents can experience a full childhood - including school, activities, family time, and friendships.
Requirements for a RN Unit Manager -
- Current and valid New York State RN license
- Current and valid CPR certification
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience
- At least 1 year of leadership or management experience in long-term care
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
What you'll do as a RN Unit Manager -
- Oversee daily clinical operations of the unit, ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and adherence to nursing best practices
- Complete and manage MDS assessments and develop, implement, and update individualized resident care plans
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, including delegation of duties, performance management, and staff development
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation, physician order compliance, and proper handling and investigation of incident reports
- Lead care coordination efforts by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, communicating with physicians, and engaging proactively with residents and families
- Support quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, infection control standards, and provide direct resident care as needed, including medication and treatment administration
What Makes St. Margaret's a Great Place to Work -
- Unique specialty pediatric skilled nursing facility
- Smaller care units (average 16 residents per unit)
- Higher staffing ratios for quality care
- Supportive, team-focused environment
- Playful and engaging atmosphere for residents
- All school-aged children receive educational services
- Residents are actively included in community outings and schooling
- Competitive pay
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials
- Eligible for the New York State Health Care Worker Bonus
Benefits for St. Margaret's Team Members
As part of the Center for Disability Services, St. Margaret's Center offers a mission-driven career with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Life Insurance
- Free Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Career Development Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Wellness Program
- Optional Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, and more)
At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.