Unit Nurse Manager (RN/LVN)

Riverside PostAcute Care Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, US

Unit Nurse Manager (RN/LVN)

Department: Nursing
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Employment Type: NonExempt
Location: Skilled Nursing / LongTerm Care Facility
Occupational Exposure: Category I

Position Summary

We are seeking a Unit Nurse Manager (RN or LVN) to provide clinical leadership and oversight for nursing care within an assigned unit. This role is responsible for supervising nursing staff, ensuring highquality resident care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting a collaborative interdisciplinary care model.

The Unit Nurse Manager plays a critical role in resident outcomes by coordinating care, responding to changes in condition, mentoring staff, and ensuring accurate documentation and survey readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Resident Care

Provide direct supervision and clinical oversight of nursing care during assigned shifts
Perform daily rounds on residents, monitoring for changes in condition, wounds, IV therapy, infections, and highrisk concerns
Initiate timely physician communication using SBAR and follow up on labs, orders, and treatment plans
Participate in admissions, readmissions, care planning, and resident assessments

Staff Supervision & Support

Supervise LVNs and CNAs, including medication administration, treatments, and ADLs
Provide realtime coaching, education, and performance feedback
Address staffing needs, calloffs, and shift coverage to ensure safe staffing levels

Care Planning & Documentation

Oversee and update individualized care plans based on resident condition changes
Review MARs/TARs, nursing notes, and admission documentation for accuracy and compliance
Conduct chart audits and provide inservices to support survey readiness

Interdisciplinary & Physician Coordination

Collaborate with physicians, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments
Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings
Coordinate hospital transfers and discharge planning

Risk Management & Compliance

Investigate and document falls, incidents, pressure injuries, and infections
Ensure adherence to infection control, isolation precautions, and safety protocols
Maintain compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards

Shift Management

Conduct clinical huddles and shifttoshift reports
Ensure all orders, documentation, and followups are completed before shift end

Qualifications

Licensure & Certification

Current, unrestricted RN or LVN license (State of California)
Current BCLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

Minimum 6 months of longterm care or acute care nursing experience within the past two years, or equivalent competency

Knowledge & Skills

Strong clinical judgment and leadership abilities
Experience with IV therapy, wound care, and medically complex residents
Effective communication and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Knowledge of infection control, safety, and compliance standards

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs
Frequent standing and walking in a clinical environment
Use of PPE as required (gowns, masks, gloves)
Indoor facility work with occasional exposure to noise and clinical hazards

Why Join Us?

Leadership opportunity with direct impact on resident care
Supportive interdisciplinary environment
Stable, missiondriven organization focused on quality outcomes
Opportunity to grow professionally within nursing leadership

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