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Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing

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Elderwood

Lake Placid, New York

Posted Sep 8 · Not open to new grads

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Role

Term
Full Time
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$46/hr
nursing in New York$40/hr

The median for nursing in New York is $40/hr, across 878 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Salary: $81,510 / yr - $111,540 / yr

Overview

RN Unit Manager

Pay Rate Range: $81,510 / yr - $111,540 / year — Earn more with experience! Status: Full-Time Opportunities avaliable !

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Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics

Lead a Unit. Build a Team. Set the Standard.

This Role is for a True Nurse Leader.

Elderwood is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to lead one of our nursing units within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role - ideal for a nurse who is confident in long-term care, comfortable leading teams with varying levels of experience, and committed to building consistency, accountability, and quality on the unit.

If you are a steady, experienced RN who knows how to lead CNAs, support newer staff, and drive clinical standards, we want to connect with you.

We’re not just offering a job — we’re inviting you to build a meaningful career making a real difference in the lives of others. Join a dedicated team that values your leadership and clinical expertise.

Why Elderwood

  • Established skilled nursing facility in the Southtowns
  • Leadership team focused on strengthening operations, staffing, and culture
  • Opportunity to make a real impact on team development and care quality
  • A role where your experience and leadership will be valued and relied upon

Who This Role is Ideal For

  • A seasoned RN who prefers leadership over task-based nursing
  • A nurse who brings structure, calm, and consistency to their team
  • Someone who takes pride in mentoring CNAs and improving team performance
  • A leader who is comfortable stepping into a unit that needs strength, guidance, and accountability

Why This Role Matters; t his is not a maintenance role. You will:

  • Help stabilize and strengthen your unit team
  • Improve clinical consistency and resident outcomes
  • Be a key partner in shaping the culture and performance of the facility

What We Offer

NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend (Full-time & Part-time)

Newly renovated building

  • Shift Differentials

Full Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

Increased Tuition Assistance for Clinical Tracks

Employee Referral Program

RN Unit Manager – Position Overview

The Unit Manager is responsible for the nursing services and oversight of social programming for all residents on his/her assigned unit for a twenty-four (24) hour basis; involves communication with physicians, families, co-workers and other health care professionals, management and evaluation of nursing staff performance, hiring, and the termination of staff. This individual is responsible for nursing care reporting, documentation planning, implementation and evaluation.

Make your next career move a meaningful one — join Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid and lead a team that truly makes a difference.

Apply today!

Responsibilities

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing - What You’ll Lead

Unit Leadership & Team Oversight

  • Provide 24-hour oversight of your assigned nursing unit
  • Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff — with a strong focus on CNA support and performance
  • Set clear expectations for care delivery, accountability, and teamwork

Clinical Oversight & Resident Care

  • Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans
  • Monitor clinical indicators and proactively address resident needs
  • Ensure high standards in documentation, infection control, and regulatory compliance

Family & Physician Communication

  • Serve as a key point of contact for families and providers
  • Communicate changes in condition and care plans clearly and professionally
  • Address concerns and support service recovery when needed

Operations & Staffing

  • Manage daily staffing, call-ins, and scheduling needs
  • Participate in hiring, performance management, and staff development
  • Conduct daily rounds to ensure quality and environment standards are met

Qualifications

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing - What We’re Looking For

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license - New York State
  • Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care setting
  • Prior leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Supervisor) required
  • Strong ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable
  • Experience working with CNA teams and developing newer staff
  • Confidence in handling family communication, clinical oversight, and regulatory expectations
  • Experience with dementia population strongly preferred

EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license - New York State Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care setting Prior leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Unit Mana· from this posting

Requirements

  • Clinical staff performance evaluation
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Elderly patients with dementia
  • Nursing department supervision
  • Experience working with individuals with dementia
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Skilled nursing facility experience

Place

City
Lake Placid, New York
State price level
8% above the national average

New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.

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Elderwood is a senior care organization headquartered in the Western New York region, with a presence in Amherst, NY. The organization's mission is "People caring for people," and it operates with a stated vision of being the "partner of choice"…

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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