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Registered Nurse - Unit Manager

Ivy at Davenport

Davenport, Iowa

$45–$50/hr

About $94k–$104k/yr

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RNLong term careSkilled nursing

Posted Aug 9, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 10, 2026

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The Unit Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing nursing staff and ensuring the highest quality of resident care within the facility. This position requires strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to manage a diverse team effectively. The Unit Manager will be responsible for coordinating nursing activities, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering a supportive environment for both residents and staff.

Requirements

  • RN License
  • Experience working with individuals requiring tube feeding
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Skilled nursing facility experience
  • Long term care experience
  • Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a skilled nursing facility is preferred
  • Strong skills in lifting residents safely and effectively
  • Knowledge of IV insertion techniques and tube feeding practices

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Living in Davenport, IA

Davenport anchors the Iowa side of the Quad Cities along the Mississippi River. The riverfront downtown pairs summer festivals and minor-league baseball with a laid-back Midwestern pace, giving traveling RNs a smaller-city feel with bi-state metro perks just across the bridge into Illinois.

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Metro price level · Davenport area
89.1
11% below the national average
Median gross rent
$978/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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