About the Role
Oversee the clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit, ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and interdisciplinary coordination. This role is for an experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and a passion for resident-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the clinical care and daily operations of an assigned nursing unit
- Supervise nursing staff, nursing assistants, rehabilitation aides, and unit support staff
- Conduct resident assessments and ensure care plans are implemented, updated, and followed appropriately
- Monitor resident conditions and communicate changes with providers, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Review provider orders, laboratory results, incident reports, and quality indicators
- Participate in care plan meetings, family meetings, QAPI activities, and interdisciplinary rounds
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, outside appointments, and resident services
- Ensure accurate documentation, medication management, and regulatory compliance
- Support staff education, orientation, coaching, and performance management activities
- Monitor infection control, immunization tracking, resident safety, and quality improvement initiatives
- Address resident, family, and staff concerns while promoting a positive care environment
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Valid NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a long-term care setting required
- 3-5 years of long-term care experience with supervisory experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of resident assessments, care planning, and long-term care regulations
- Leadership experience with the ability to supervise, coach, and mentor staff
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to coordinate care across multiple disciplines and manage competing priorities
- Experience with quality improvement, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance preferred
- Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care
Skills
- Leadership
- Resident assessment
- Care planning
- Long-term care regulations
- Supervision
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Infection prevention
- Regulatory compliance
Location
- North Tonawanda, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a long-term care setting
- 3-5 years of long-term care experience with supervisory experience preferred
Education Level
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $70,720 - $79,040 annually
- Equivalent Hourly: $34 - $38
- Shift Differential: +$3.00 extra
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
- Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Retirement Saving Options
About the Company
- Northgate Health Care Facility is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State.
- Recognized with a CMS 4-Star Overall Rating, Northgate is committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering a supportive and team-oriented workplace.
- Our employees are empowered to grow professionally, build meaningful relationships with residents, and make a positive impact every day.
- Join a team where compassion, collaboration, and excellence are at the heart of what we do.
