Unit Manager Long Term Care

Ridgewood Terrace is seeking a dedicated and experienced Unit Manager to join our Long-Term Care team. The Unit Manager is responsible for providing clinical leadership, supervising nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality resident-centered care, and promoting a safe and supportive environment for residents, families, and team members.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with excellent clinical knowledge, communication skills, and a commitment to quality care and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and clinical oversight of the assigned resident care unit.
• Supervise and support Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs), and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and resident-centered care in accordance with legislation, professional standards, and organizational policies.
• Review and update resident care plans as needed and ensure timely documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and infection prevention and control programs.
• Investigate and follow up on resident and family concerns, incidents, and complaints.
• Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, residents, and families to achieve optimal resident outcomes.
• Assist with coaching, and professional development.
• Promote compliance with applicable long-term care regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities as required.
• Other tasks as delegated.

Qualifications

• Current license in good standing with the applicable nursing regulatory body.
• Registered Nurse (RN) designation preferred; LPN candidates with relevant management experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience in long-term care, geriatric care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must be able to participate in on-call rotation.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and staff development
• Clinical excellence
• Resident-centered care
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Time management and organization
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Quality improvement mindset
• Accountability and professionalism

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