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Los Altos Post-Acute
RN Unit Manager
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A Nurse Manager manages nurses working in a clinical unit at a hospital or health care facility. Provides clinical experience as a registered nurse and supervises nurses that provide direct patient care. Creates and manages staff schedules and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are followed. Manages budget and recordkeeping for the unit.
$125,005 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
RN Unit Manager Los Altos Post-Acute - 2.9 Los Altos, CA Job Details Full-time From $55 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications RN License Full Job Description RN Unit Manager Los Altos Post Acute - Los Altos, CA Los Altos Post Acute is a 152-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center dedicated to providing exceptional post-acute and long-term care services. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to join our leadership team. As the RN Unit Manager, you will oversee the daily clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit, ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and staff development. This position plays a key leadership role in promoting positive clinical outcomes, maintaining survey readiness, and fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence. Responsibilities Oversee the daily clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit. Supervise and support RNs, LVNs, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Ensure physician orders are implemented accurately and timely. Complete resident assessments and participate in interdisciplinary care planning. Monitor resident conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status. Promote excellence in wound care, infection prevention, fall prevention, and skin integrity. Collaborate with physicians, therapists, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members. Audit documentation to ensure compliance with CMS, CDPH, and facility standards. Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives. Assist with admissions, discharges, and resident transitions. Mentor and coach nursing staff while fostering a positive team environment. Maintain survey readiness and support regulatory compliance. Qualifications Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license. Minimum one (1) year of RN experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Post-Acute setting preferred. Previous Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, or nursing leadership experience preferred. Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, MDS processes, infection prevention, and resident assessments. Experience with PointClickCare preferred. Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and critical thinking skills. Current BLS/CPR certification. Benefits Competitive salary Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays 401(k) Continuing education opportunities Career advancement opportunities Supportive leadership team Los Altos Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Los Altos, CA. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness. As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.