RN Nurse ManagerTransitional Care & Rehabilitation Unit

Job DescriptionLead. Mentor. Deliver Exceptional Rehab Outcomes.The Highlands Living Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to lead our fast-paced Transitional Care & Rehabilitation Unit. This is an ideal opportunity for a strong clinical leader who is passionate about helping our residents recover, regain independence, and successfully transition home.Our Transitional Care Unit serves residents with complex medical needs requiring short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We are looking for an RN who thrives in a clinically challenging environment and can confidently lead a team while maintaining exceptional standards of care.What Youll Do: Provide day-to-day clinical leadership for the Transitional Care/Rehabilitation Unit. Oversee resident care, ensuring quality outcomes and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with physicians, therapy, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care. Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff while promoting accountability and professional growth. Monitor admissions, discharges, care planning, and clinical documentation. Identify changes in resident conditions and implement appropriate interventions. Promote a culture focused on rehabilitation, recovery, patient satisfaction, and excellence in care.What Were Looking For:This position is intended for experienced clinical nurses.Required Qualifications Current New York State RN license. Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, transitional care, sub-acute care, or acute care. Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills. Proven leadership ability with excellent communication and organizational skills.Preferred Qualifications Previous Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, or Nurse Supervisor experience. Experience caring for medically complex rehabilitation or post-acute patients. Knowledge of Medicare, MDS, quality measures, and long-term care regulations.Please Note:This role is not an entry-level nursing leadership position.Candidates should have significant rehabilitation, transitional care, or strong clinical nursing experience. Nurses without recent experience managing complex clinical patients in a rehabilitation, skilled nursing, hospital, or similar high-acuity setting are encouraged to explore other opportunities within our organization that better match their experience.Qualifications: Education & Experience: Graduate of approved School of Nursing. AAS Nursing degree, required and BSN preferred. NYS RN License. MDS and PRI proficient and 2 years supervisory experience required.