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Nurse Unit Manager

Gateway Post-Acute And Rehab

Pinellas Park, FL 33782 • 9/8/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Memory Care Unit in a 120-bed skilled nursing facility. The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations of the unit, ensuring high-quality resident care, supervising nursing staff, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards.

This leadership role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for caring for residents with dementia and memory-related conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operations of the Memory Care unit in collaboration with the Director of Nursing

  • Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs

  • Ensure quality resident care in accordance with facility policies and state/federal regulations

  • Monitor and evaluate resident care plans and clinical outcomes

  • Conduct clinical rounds and respond to resident/family concerns

  • Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning

  • Assist with staff scheduling, training, and performance evaluations

  • Ensure proper documentation and compliance with regulatory standards

  • Participate in quality assurance and infection control initiatives

Qualifications
  • Active LPN/RN license in the state of Florida

  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in long-term care or skilled nursing

  • Experience with dementia or memory care strongly preferred

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, or Nurse Supervisor in a skilled nursing facility

  • Experience with EMR systems in long-term care

  • Wound care or infection control experience a plus

Benefits
  • Competitive salary

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Supportive leadership team

Schedule
  • Full-time

  • Day shift

  • Occasional weekend or on-call support as needed

Work Environment

Vivo Healthcare Gateway is a 120-bed skilled nursing center dedicated to providing compassionate care to residents, including those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. We pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative environment focused on quality outcomes and resident dignity.

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https://info.flclearinghouse.com/