Unit Manager - Post Acute

Job Summary
ALIYA Healthcare is seeking an experienced and compassionate Unit Manager – RN to oversee the daily clinical operations of a
post-acute mixed long-term care unit. The Unit Manager will provide strong nursing leadership, ensure high-quality resident care, support and develop nursing staff, and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and facility regulations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on nursing leader with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and previous experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

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Oversee the daily clinical operations of the assigned nursing unit.


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Provide leadership and supervision to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff.


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Ensure residents receive individualized, high-quality nursing care based on their clinical needs and care plans.


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Monitor resident conditions and ensure timely assessment, intervention, and follow-up.


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Review and oversee completion of assessments, care plans, documentation, and required clinical records.


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Participate in care plan meetings and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address resident needs.


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Conduct regular rounds to monitor resident care, safety, and overall unit performance.


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Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, infection prevention practices, and other nursing performance indicators.


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Ensure compliance with CMS, IDPH, facility policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.


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Communicate effectively with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.


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Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and coordination of post-acute services.


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Assist with staffing, assignments, and maintaining appropriate nursing coverage.


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Provide ongoing coaching, education, and support to nursing staff.


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Address employee performance and attendance concerns in collaboration with facility leadership and Human Resources.


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Respond appropriately to emergencies and assist with incident investigations and follow-up.


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Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.


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Promote a positive, professional, and resident-centered environment.


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Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.



Qualifications

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Current Illinois RN license in good standing.


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Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.


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Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute experience preferred.


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Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.


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Strong knowledge of clinical practices, long-term care standards, and regulatory requirements.


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Experience with electronic medical records; PointClickCare experience preferred.


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Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.


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Ability to effectively lead, coach, and motivate nursing staff.


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Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.


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Strong commitment to quality resident care and clinical excellence.



Benefits

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Medical Insurance


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Dental Insurance


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Vision Insurance


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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


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Life Insurance


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Critical Illness Insurance


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Short-Term Disability


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Accident Insurance


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Hospital Indemnity


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401(k)


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On-Demand Pay


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Paid Time Off (PTO)


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Tuition Reimbursement



Join ALIYA Healthcare
If you are an experienced RN leader looking to make an impact in a post-acute and long-term care environment, we invite you to apply and join the ALIYA Healthcare team.





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