Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing

Post Acute Partners Burlington, VT 05408, US

Salary

$ 84,240/ yr - $ 123,357 / yr

Overview

RN Unit Manager – Skilled Nursing & Long Term Care

Weekly Pay | Leadership Opportunity | Gas Allowance for Commuters

Lead a Unit. Develop a Team. Strengthen Clinical Care.

Elderwood is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Unit Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for one of our nursing units.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership position for an RN who can bring structure, accountability, sound clinical judgment, and consistent support to a nursing team. You will partner closely with the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to strengthen nursing practice and resident outcomes.

You will have meaningful accountability for your unit - but you will not be expected to lead without support. Elderwood's facility leaders are backed by experienced onsite leadership and the broader clinical resources of Elderwood Administrative Services.

RN Unit Manager Overview

As our RN Unit Manager, you'll provide both clinical and operational leadership for your assigned nursing unit. You'll oversee resident care, support and develop your nursing team, collaborate with interdisciplinary departments, and help ensure every resident receives compassionate, high-quality care in a safe and welcoming environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and making a lasting difference.

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Gas Allowance Stipend & Ferry Reimbursement for qualifying commuters
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & more
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off & holiday package
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
Supportive, interdisciplinary team environment

More Than Traditional Long-Term Care

Elderwood is a skilled nursing community providing long-term care, memory care, and comprehensive subacute rehabilitation.

Our clinical environment serves residents with diverse long-term needs as well as short-stay patients transitioning from hospital to home following illness, injury, surgery, orthopedic procedures, and cardiac conditions. Facility capabilities include:

- IV therapy
- PICC-line management
- Wound-vac therapy
- Complex wound care
- Ostomy care
- Enteral feeding
- Dialysis coordination

This clinical variety creates an engaging post-acute environment for nurse leaders who want to strengthen employee competencies, support complex care, and help patients make measurable progress toward recovery. It offers elements of med-surg-style clinical variety along with the continuity and resident relationships found in skilled nursing.

Lead With Support Behind You

As RN Unit Manager, you will provide 24-hour oversight and accountability for your assigned unit while working primarily on a generally day-shift schedule with flexibility based on facility and unit needs.

Facility clinical teams receive support from Elderwood Administrative Services, including organization-wide clinical leadership from the Chief Nursing Officer and an assigned Regional Nurse Consultant who serves as a resource to facility leaders.The Regional Nurse Consultant partners with the DON, ADON, Administrator, and clinical team to provide guidance, share best practices, help navigate complex challenges, and support priorities related to quality, regulatory readiness, clinical operations, and nursing leadership development.

This structure gives you the opportunity to lead locally while benefiting from the experience, perspective, and resources of a larger clinical organization.

Build the Next Stage of Your Nursing Leadership Career

Elderwood is committed to identifying and developing the next generation of clinical leaders. Nurses who demonstrate strong performance, leadership potential, and an interest in future Director of Nursing opportunities may be considered for advanced development experiences, including Widener University’s Director of Nursing Leadership Academy.

Designed for current and aspiring DONs, the 12-week academy combines online learning, leadership coaching, faculty mentorship, and in-person applied workshops. Its curriculum addresses the practical demands of nursing leadership, including communication, decision-making, team development, retention, financial fundamentals, strategic planning, and change management.

If you are ready to lead a unit today while preparing for greater clinical leadership responsibility in the future, Elderwood offers an environment where your potential can be recognized, developed, and supported.

Make an Impact Every Day

At Elderwood, leadership is more than managing a unit—it's about building relationships, empowering your team, and creating an environment where residents receive the exceptional care they deserve.

If you're ready to grow your nursing leadership career with an organization that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover why so many nurses choose to build their careers at Elderwood at Burlington.

Responsibilities

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing - What You’ll Lead:

Unit Leadership & Team Oversight

Provide 24-hour oversight of your assigned nursing unit
Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff — with a strong focus on CNA support and performance
Set clear expectations for care delivery, accountability, and teamwork

Clinical Oversight & Resident Care

Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans
Monitor clinical indicators and proactively address resident needs
Ensure high standards in documentation, infection control, and regulatory compliance

Family & Physician Communication

Serve as a key point of contact for families and providers
Communicate changes in condition and care plans clearly and professionally
Address concerns and support service recovery when needed

Operations & Staffing

Manage daily staffing, call-ins, and scheduling needs
Participate in hiring, performance management, and staff development
Conduct daily rounds to ensure quality and environment standards are met

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Qualifications

RN Unit Manager Qualifications

We're looking for a compassionate nurse leader who enjoys mentoring others and is committed to delivering exceptional resident care.

Qualified candidates will have:

Current Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligibility for licensure through reciprocity).
Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.
At least one (1) year of nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience or a genuine passion for caring for older adults; dementia care experience is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to effectively supervise staff, coordinate resident care, and build collaborative relationships with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
A leadership style that inspires trust, encourages professional growth, recognizes employee contributions, and promotes a culture of excellence and accountability.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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