Nursing Unit Manager
- Gaffney, SC, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Nursing Unit Manager Gaffney, SC 29340 Lead a Team That Makes a Difference Peachtree Centre is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Manager to coordinate daily nursing services and support high-quality, resident-centered care. You’ll guide nursing staff, help keep the unit running smoothly, and work closely with facility leadership and the care team. What We Offer
- A leadership role with a direct impact on residents’ care
- The opportunity to support and develop nursing staff
- A collaborative environment focused on resident dignity and well-being
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate and oversee nursing services for residents on your assigned unit
- Make nursing and aide assignments based on resident and staffing needs
- Guide staff and encourage participation in training
- Review nursing documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with resident assessments, care planning, and assigned MDS work
- Monitor unit medications, supplies, and equipment, and communicate needs
- Address staff concerns and report issues to nursing leadership as appropriate
- Support compliance with facility policies and applicable regulations
- Participate in quality improvement and facility assessment activities
- Provide licensed nursing care when staffing needs require it
- Protect residents’ rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
- Follow infection prevention, emergency response, and safety procedures
Qualifications
- Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
- At least two years of direct-care experience as a licensed nurse in long-term care, restorative care, or a geriatric setting
- At least one year of nursing management experience
- Current CPR certification
- Required state license or certifications, with no disciplinary action in effect against the professional license
What You’ll Bring
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Good judgment and the ability to make independent decisions when needed
- A respectful, patient approach with residents, families, and staff
- Basic computer skills and the ability to use electronic medical records
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including assisting with resident care or evacuation
- Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours, including weekends and holidays, and respond to emergency call-backs when needed
Help lead a nursing team committed to providing safe, respectful care to every resident.
More about this job
Skills
- Leadership
- Guide staff
- Documentation
- Care planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- CPR
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Electronic health records