Overview

At Diversicare, we value our employees and provide opportunities for growth and career advancement.

 

Our Unit Managers have the opportunity to advance their clinical leadership skills through our Clinical Career Ladder, including growth into, but not limited to, Clinical Educator, RNAC, and Assistant Director of Nursing roles. We also offer tuition reimbursement for continuing education and professional development, as well as opportunities for cross-training and job shadowing to expand your skillset.

Join our team and discover what's possible for your career at Diversicare!

As an agency-free center, you'll work with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care to our patients and residents.

We offer competitive benefits, including access to our OnShift Wallet program for paycheck advances, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.

 

At Diversicare, we're guided by our mission to improve every life we touch and our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Stewardship. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients and residents.

 

Apply now!

 

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Responsibilities

As an RN Unit Manager, you'll have the opportunity to provide leadership and support to the care team, ensure patient/resident needs are met, and evaluate team performance. You'll also have the chance to work directly with care team members to provide compassionate and professional care.

Qualifications

1. Current license by the State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse with experience in the long-term care industry preferred2. Ability to plan, evaluate and coordinate services.3. Experience in triaging tasks, supervision of nursing team members and coordination of services to provide the optimum resident and patient experience.

 

Diversicare is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.  Diversicare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, age, or disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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