Unit Nurse Manager (RN/LPN)

Runnells Rehab Center

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Eligibility: Nurse Managers & Supervisors

Posted Aug 1

Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN licenseRN or LPN license
Term: Permanent

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Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our leadership team as a Unit Nurse Manager. Whether you're an experienced Unit Manager or a strong charge nurse ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates strong clinical skills, leadership potential, and a commitment to providing exceptional resident care.

As a Unit Nurse Manager, you will lead an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding skilled nursing and rehabilitation services while fostering a positive, supportive work environment.

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In Berkeley Heights, NJ

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Life in Berkeley Heights, NJ

NeighborhoodsBerkeley Heights features several distinct residential enclaves, starting with the walkable Downtown area near the local rail station, where renovated single-family homes and older properties sit within walking distance of shops and eateries. The Mountain Avenue and Lyons neighborhoods offer quiet, leafy surroundings on larger lots, appealing to those seeking space and privacy. Central Berkeley Heights combines mid-century construction with newer single-family builds near municipal schools and local shopping corridors.

Berkeley Heights features several distinct residential enclaves, starting with the walkable Downtown area near the local rail station, where renovated single-family homes and older properties sit within walking distance of shops and eateries. The Mountain Avenue and Lyons neighborhoods offer quiet, leafy surroundings on larger lots, appealing to those seeking space and privacy.

Central Berkeley Heights combines mid-century construction with newer single-family builds near municipal schools and local shopping corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source: theoldendorpgroup.com

Getting aroundCommuters traveling by car utilize Interstate 78, Route 24, and the Garden State Parkway to access regional healthcare centers and employment hubs. For rail transit, the township is served by NJ Transit on the Gladstone Branch, offering local access to Hoboken and transfers to Midtown Direct services into New York Penn Station via Summit or New Providence, with rail travel times running roughly 45 to 55 minutes. Nearby Morristown represents an approximate 20-minute reverse drive with minimal congestion.

Commuters traveling by car utilize Interstate 78, Route 24, and the Garden State Parkway to access regional healthcare centers and employment hubs. For rail transit, the township is served by NJ Transit on the Gladstone Branch, offering local access to Hoboken and transfers to Midtown Direct services into New York Penn Station via Summit or New Providence, with rail travel times running roughly 45 to 55 minutes.

Nearby Morristown represents an approximate 20-minute reverse drive with minimal congestion.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: theoldendorpgroup.com Source 2: prodigyre.com Source 3: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life is anchored by the neighboring Watchung Reservation, a sprawling nature preserve that provides miles of wooded hiking trails, fishing spots, picnic groves, and bridle paths for horseback riding. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge sits nearby for wildlife viewing, while township recreation includes swimming and athletic facilities at the Berkeley Heights Community Pool operated through the Summit Area YMCA.

Outdoor life is anchored by the neighboring Watchung Reservation, a sprawling nature preserve that provides miles of wooded hiking trails, fishing spots, picnic groves, and bridle paths for horseback riding. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge sits nearby for wildlife viewing, while township recreation includes swimming and athletic facilities at the Berkeley Heights Community Pool operated through the Summit Area YMCA.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: niche.com

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Living in Berkeley Heights

Berkeley Heights offers relocating healthcare professionals a serene, green sanctuary in northwest Union County, balancing low-density suburban quiet with straightforward transit connectivity. Positioned along Interstate 78 and Route 24, nurses commuting to regional medical facilities will appreciate convenient highway access, alongside NJ Transit rail service on the Gladstone Branch. Residential life centers on spacious, leafy properties—from mid-century split-levels along Mountain Avenue to traditional colonials in Central Berkeley Heights—nested against the sprawling woodlands of the Watchung Reservation. Everyday dining spans local institutions like Trap Rock Restaurant and Brewery to District Drive at The Park, where fresh concepts like Boschetto, Doner Shack, and Emberside Brewery join Life Time fitness facilities. While Berkeley Heights deliberately avoids loud commercial nightlife—prompting residents to head to neighboring Morristown or Summit for energetic late-night outings—it delivers top-rated public schools such as Governor Livingston High School, exceptionally safe neighborhoods, and a tight-knit community setting ideal for recharging away from demanding clinical shifts.

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As of 2026Source 1: theoldendorpgroup.com Source 2: ediblejersey.ediblecommunities.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: michellepaisgroup.com Source 5: niche.com

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