RN Unit Manager

As an RN Unit Manager at Senior Lifestyle, your main responsibilities include providing direct nursing care, conducting assessments, supervising the nursing team, ensuring proper medication administration, and maintaining accurate documentation. You'll also be involved in developing care plans and addressing emergencies when they arise.

To qualify for the RN Unit Manager position at Senior Lifestyle, you need a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least one year of experience in a skilled, sub-acute, or memory care setting. An active RN license is essential, and strong organizational skills along with acceptable English fluency are necessary to perform job duties effectively.

Senior Lifestyle is committed to employee development and provides ongoing training and support for RN Unit Managers. We foster a collaborative work environment where you’ll have the opportunity to mentor new staff and enhance your leadership capabilities, ultimately contributing to career growth in the healthcare field.

The RN Unit Manager at Senior Lifestyle typically works in a skilled nursing facility that may include sub-acute or memory care units. This role involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at enriching the lives of residents with personalized care.

As an RN Unit Manager at Senior Lifestyle, you can expect a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health, dental, vision, retirement options, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and paid time off. Additionally, all positions are eligible for DailyPay, allowing you access to earned wages before payday.

When answering this question, focus on qualities like leadership, empathy, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Highlight how these traits help you effectively manage a nursing team and ensure quality resident care.

Share a concise example of a specific emergency, detailing your immediate actions, the critical thinking involved, and how you communicated with the team and family. This shows your capability to handle urgent situations under pressure.

Discuss your familiarity with local and federal regulations and describe your approach to regular staff training, maintaining accurate documentation, and conducting audits to ensure that nursing practices align with legal standards.

Talk about fostering a supportive environment through recognition, providing professional development opportunities, and maintaining open lines of communication, which can help create a motivated and engaged team.

Explain your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of listening, facilitating open discussions, and working together to find a solution that suits all parties involved.

Illustrate how you have collaborated with various healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and discuss specific examples where interdisciplinary teamwork improved outcomes for residents.

Describe your training philosophy, which may include hands-on mentorship, structured orientation programs, and ongoing support that fosters confidence and competence in new hires.

Focus on your assessment methods, including collaboration with other healthcare professionals and engaging residents and their families in the care planning process to create tailored care plans.

Discuss the techniques you use for physical, emotional, and social assessments, including regular evaluations, direct communication with residents, and responsiveness to their feedback and needs.

Articulate your alignment with the company’s mission of HEART and how the supportive environment, emphasis on teamwork, and commitment to quality care resonate with your professional values and goals.