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

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of the assigned nursing unit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.

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

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

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license in good standing.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

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

• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

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

• Experience with electronic medical records; PointClickCare experience preferred.

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

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

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

• Strong commitment to quality resident care and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Short-Term Disability

• Accident Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity

• 401(k)

• On-Demand Pay

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 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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