Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing

Posted Date 1 month ago(7/31/2026 2:21 PM)
Requisition ID
2026-36341
# of Openings
1
Area of Interest
Nursing
Company
Elderwood
Location
Elderwood at Liverpool
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Shift
8am-4pm
Salary
$38.00 - $47.90 / Hour
Reporting Category
RN

Salary

$38.00 - $47.90 / Hour

Overview

RN Unit Manager – Skilled Nursing

Elderwood at Liverpool | Liverpool, New York
Full-Time | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Lead a Unit. Develop Your Team. Strengthen Resident Care.

Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Unit Manager to provide hands-on clinical leadership within our 160-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.

This is an opportunity for a steady, visible RN leader who knows how to bring structure to a nursing unit, develop CNAs and nurses, strengthen clinical follow-through, and create consistent expectations for resident care.

 

You will have the support of an established interdisciplinary team while taking meaningful ownership of your unit’s clinical performance, staffing stability, employee development, and resident and family experience.

About Elderwood at Liverpool

Located just north of Syracuse, Elderwood at Liverpool provides skilled nursing, long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, and specialized memory care. Our clinical teams support residents with a range of long-term and short-term rehabilitation needs, including orthopedic, cardiac, and post-surgical recovery.

 

This position offers an experienced nurse the opportunity to influence care at the unit level while continuing to remain connected to residents, employees, families, physicians, and the daily realities of clinical practice.

Bring the Leadership Your Unit Deserves

If you are an experienced RN who can balance clinical judgment with strong people leadership, we would like to meet you.

Conveniently located for nursing professionals throughout Liverpool, Syracuse, North Syracuse, Clay, Cicero, Baldwinsville, and surrounding Central New York communities.

 

Apply today to explore the RN Unit Manager opportunity at Elderwood at Liverpool.

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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