Job Description

Job Summary

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking an experienced and compassionate Unit Manager – RN to oversee the daily clinical operations of a post-acute mixed long-term care unit. The Unit Manager will provide strong nursing leadership, ensure high-quality resident care, support and develop nursing staff, and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and facility regulations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on nursing leader with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and previous experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of the assigned nursing unit.
• Provide leadership and supervision to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff.
• Ensure residents receive individualized, high-quality nursing care based on their clinical needs and care plans.
• Monitor resident conditions and ensure timely assessment, intervention, and follow-up.
• Review and oversee completion of assessments, care plans, documentation, and required clinical records.
• Participate in care plan meetings and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address resident needs.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor resident care, safety, and overall unit performance.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, infection prevention practices, and other nursing performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, IDPH, facility policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and coordination of post-acute services.
• Assist with staffing, assignments, and maintaining appropriate nursing coverage.
• Provide ongoing coaching, education, and support to nursing staff.
• Address employee performance and attendance concerns in collaboration with facility leadership and Human Resources.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and assist with incident investigations and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
• Promote a positive, professional, and resident-centered environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license in good standing.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute experience preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices, long-term care standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with electronic medical records; PointClickCare experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively lead, coach, and motivate nursing staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong commitment to quality resident care and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k)
• On-Demand Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Join ALIYA Healthcare

If you are an experienced RN leader looking to make an impact in a post-acute and long-term care environment, we invite you to apply and join the ALIYA Healthcare team.

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