Nursing Jobs in Kensington, NY
$109,200 - $112,840 / hour
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager Facility: Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Location: Brooklyn, New York Schedule: Full-Time | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Salary: $109,200 – $112,840 Annually Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager Lead with Excellence. Inspire Quality Care. Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to join our nursing leadership team. This key management role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a designated nursing unit, supporting staff development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting exceptional resident-centered care. The Unit Manager will collaborate closely with the Director of Nursing and Associate Director of Nursing to maintain clinical excellence while fostering a positive, professional, and supportive environment for residents and staff. Key Responsibilities Assist the Director and Associate Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing unit operations. Supervise nursing staff and ensure adherence to facility policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. Participate in and support state and federal surveys, inspections, and audits. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized resident care plans. Conduct annual performance evaluations for LPNs and CNAs. Assist with staff recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed. Communicate effectively with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding resident care concerns and updates. Ensure adequate staffing levels to provide safe, high-quality resident care. Conduct daily rounds and monitor nursing care delivery for quality and compliance. Address employee concerns and resolve staff issues in a timely and professional manner. Welcome and orient new residents to the unit. Attend daily clinical meetings and contribute to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives. Monitor medication administration, treatments, and documentation accuracy. Complete resident assessments and MDS documentation within required timeframes. Investigate incidents and accidents and ensure proper documentation and follow-up. Promote and enforce resident safety and abuse-prevention policies. Monitor admissions and re-admissions while working proactively to reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Collaborate with Social Services and interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning. Oversee narcotic counts, emergency equipment inspections, and supply inventory management. Review laboratory results and promptly communicate abnormal findings to providers. Qualifications Current, active, and unencumbered New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or management experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or related healthcare setting. At least six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and motivate nursing staff while maintaining high standards of resident care. Benefits Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Recognition Programs Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment Employee Discounts and Company Perks Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement Join Our Team If you are a dedicated nursing leader with a passion for delivering exceptional resident care and supporting clinical excellence, we encourage you to apply today and become part of the Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center team. IND123 $68,000 - $115,000 / year
182821 Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibility Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate, assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates/documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care; Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status; elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care; determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend; identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; communicates and documents psychological status and care plan of support groups, counseling services, and social services; Identifies patient outcome; develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; identifies actual/potential patient problems; identifies patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment. Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals; Identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome; coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome; documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members; Implements the plan of care; maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed (side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.; exercises professional skills related to the plan of care; reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care; correctly administers prescribed treatments; correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care; provides emotional support to patient and significant other; applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently; makes accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures; reports and records same as appropriate; keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient’s responses to medical and nursing interventions; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy; acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees; provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere; communicates effectively with the patient’s family or caretakers; participates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate; provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other; evaluates care provided for patient outcome. Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same; performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement; designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in unit; keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy. Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team; collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient’s plan of care. Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician; assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures; keeps Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient’s condition and/or treatments, as appropriate; uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion. Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care; performs preventive skin care measures; applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique; applies warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; performs irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure; performs other procedures related to skin care, as necessary. Administers medications correctly and safely; correctly identifies medication in terms of action, dosage, side effects, and implications for the patient; meets standard on medication administration examination; demonstrates preparation of local solutions. Administers and documents medication correctly; educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions; educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions. Participates in patient and family education; provides patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated; communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies; recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching; provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care; evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/ family and documents same. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date. Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). 
