RN - Registered Nurse Unit Manager - Long Term Care Unit

 RN Unit Manager – Long-Term Care Unit
Elderwood at Burlington | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity

 Weekly Pay | Competitive Salary | Gas Allowance | Comprehensive Benefits

 

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At Elderwood at Burlington, we are proud to provide outstanding care and support to our residents—and that starts with strong clinical leadership. We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to join our team and lead one of our Long-Term Care (LTC) units.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to grow their leadership career in a supportive, resident-centered environment that values teamwork, integrity, and compassion.

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🌟 Why Join Elderwood at Burlington?

• NEW: Weekly Pay Schedule – reliable weekly paychecks!

• Competitive Salary – based on experience and leadership skillset

• Gas Allowance Benefit for Full-Time and Part-Time staff

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Shift Differentials

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Ferry Reimbursement

• Free Uniforms

• Robust Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Supportive team culture focused on mentorship and advancement

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🩺 RN Unit Manager – Position Overview:

The RN Unit Manager is a key member of our clinical leadership team, responsible for overseeing nursing care and social programming on the assigned Long-Term Care unit. This role requires strong clinical expertise, team management, and communication skills, ensuring exceptional resident care and regulatory compliance.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support nursing staff and CNAs on the unit

• Coordinate resident care plans and ensure individualized, person-centered care

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, assessments, and evaluations

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams

• Evaluate staff performance, support onboarding, and participate in hiring decisions

• Ensure adherence to all clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory standards

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✅ Qualifications:

• Current RN license in the state of Vermont (or eligible for reciprocity)

• Leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills

• Passion for team development and delivering high-quality resident care

• Flexibility to support clinical operations as a member of leadership

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Join a leadership team that values your experience, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a daily difference.
Apply today and step into a meaningful RN leadership role at Elderwood at Burlington!

Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

RN Unit Manager – Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive nursing care plans for residents, ensuring coordination with interdisciplinary team goals and approaches.

• Promote a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for both residents and staff, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and functionality on the unit.

• Actively participate in meetings, trainings, and in-services as requested by the Administrator and Director of Nursing to stay aligned with organizational goals and updates.

• Identify and implement improvements that enhance the quality of resident care and increase team productivity, efficiency, and satisfaction.

• Foster a positive team culture by encouraging engagement, recognizing contributions, and supporting professional growth among nursing staff.

 

RN Unit Manager – Qualifications

• Licensure & Registration

  • Must possess a current State Registered Professional Nurse license and active registration.

• Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a nursing leadership role.

  • Experience or strong interest in geriatrics required; experience working with dementia patients is highly desirable.

• Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Leadership & Communication Skills

  • Proven ability to supervise and coordinate resident care within a clinical setting.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for creative problem-solving and diplomacy.

  • Demonstrates key leadership characteristics, including:

    • A desire for continuous improvement

    • The ability to build trust and motivate teams

    • A commitment to fostering an environment of pride and professional excellence

 

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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.