RN Unit Manager
National Health Care Associates
Fairfield, CTFull-time$53/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The RN Unit Manager oversees and coordinates nursing staff within a dedicated unit, supporting quality care and residents’ health and well-being. The role leads unit operations, develops individualized care plans, maintains quality and compliance standards, and guides nursing staff. The position is full-time and includes an on-call rotation. An advanced degree or certification and long-term care supervisory experience are preferred.
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Full job description
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A Great Place to Work
Cambridge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
Location: 2428 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, Connecticut, 06825
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RN Unit Manager
Full-Time
(with on call rotation)
What You'll Do:
As an RN Unit Manager, you will oversee and coordinate the nursing staff within a dedicated unit. Your role is instrumental in ensuring the delivery of quality care, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring the health, comfort, and overall well-being of our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage a team of nurses and support staff within the unit
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Develop and implement care plans, ensuring individualized resident care
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Supervise daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation
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Conduct regular assessments to maintain quality standards and compliance
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Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to nursing staff
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-being
If you are an experienced nursing professional with a passion for leading others in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Unit Manager!
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What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Cambridge team enjoys:
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Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
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Comprehensive training and mentorship
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Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Supportive and collaborative work environment
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The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
Rate of Pay
Starting from USD $53.00/Hr.
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What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of a Unit Manager include:
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Valid state RN nursing license
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Advanced degree or certification preferred
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Experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a Long-Term Care setting preferred
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Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
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Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
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We Hire for Heart!
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
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Location/Org Data : Name Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center
Category Nursing
Location : Location US-CT-Fairfield
Rate of Pay Starting from USD $53.00/Hr.
How this job compares
Set against the 28,743 open Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$53/hr
- Connecticut median$36–48/hr132 hourly ranges
- US median$34–45/hr12,974 hourly ranges
This rate, $53/hr, is 20% above the Connecticut median midpoint ($44/hr) — in the top quarter of Nurse hourly ranges in Connecticut.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 339 open Nurse jobs in Connecticut and 28,743 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Connecticut
- Hartford HealthCare114 open
- Trinity Health46 open
- National Health Care Associates (this employer)45 open
- Experience
- Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (12,089 postings).
- Education
- 3,133 of the 28,743 open Nurse jobs (11%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Nurse jobs
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