The RN Unit Manager – is responsible for overseeing the clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the unit within the long-term care facility. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care for residents living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments. The RN Unit Manager provides leadership to nursing staff, promotes a safe and therapeutic environment, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary care team and residents' families.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee and coordinate resident care within the unit in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, and facility policies
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs assigned to the Memory Care unit
- Conduct resident assessments, monitor changes in cognitive and physical condition, and implement appropriate interventions
- Ensure accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation, assessments, and care planning
- Support the development and implementation of person-centered dementia care strategies that enhance residents' quality of life
- Participate in admissions, discharges, transfers, and interdisciplinary care conferences
- Monitor and address behavioral and psychosocial needs while promoting resident dignity and independence
- Manage unit staffing needs in collaboration with nursing leadership
- Coach, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff performance, with a focus on dementia care best practices
- Promote infection prevention, resident safety, fall prevention, and quality improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with families, providing education, support, and timely communication regarding resident status and care needs
- Assist with survey preparation, audits, and maintenance of state and federal regulatory compliance
- Uphold residents' rights, dignity, and person-centered care at all times
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in Ohio
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, memory care, or geriatric services
- Previous charge nurse, supervisory, or unit-based leadership experience preferred
- Working knowledge of state, federal, and CMS long-term care regulations
- Experience caring for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other cognitive impairments preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Certification in Dementia Care or willingness to obtain certification
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Prior participation in survey processes and quality assurance initiatives
- Experience in a unionized environment (if applicable)
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO)
- Supportive leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents living with dementia and memory-related conditions
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities within nursing leadership
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.
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Skills Required
- Current, active Registered Nurse license in good standing in Ohio
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
- Long-term care, skilled nursing, memory care, or geriatric services experience
- Previous charge nurse, supervisory, or unit-based leadership experience
- Working knowledge of state, federal, and CMS long-term care regulations
- Experience caring for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other cognitive impairments
- Strong leadership, communication, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Certification in Dementia Care or willingness to obtain certification
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Prior participation in survey processes and quality assurance initiatives
- Experience in a unionized environment
What We Do
Legacy Health Services is a family-owned Ohio healthcare management company that supports skilled nursing and assisted-living facilities for older adults and patients needing recovery or specialized clinical support. Its continuum of post-acute care includes rehabilitation, long-term and extended care, memory care, behavioral health, ventilator care, respite stays, advanced-practice nursing, podiatric services, and hospice. The company provides administrative, clinical, and operational guidance across Northern Ohio.
