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Nurse/Unit Manager - RN - LVN

Open in 2 locations

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About the job

Overview

The Nurse Unit Manager – RN/LVN oversees daily nursing operations, clinical oversight, and staff supervision within an assigned unit. This nursing leadership role is responsible for coordinating staffing, supporting quality patient care, monitoring clinical documentation practices, and helping ensure regulatory compliance. The Nurse Unit Manager – RN/LVN collaborates with nursing leadership and frontline staff to promote patient safety, operational efficiency, quality improvement initiatives, and consistent standards of care.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily unit operations, staffing coordination, staff assignments, and clinical oversight activities.
  • Conduct clinical rounds and monitor patient care activities within the assigned unit.
  • Review and support documentation accuracy, completeness, and timely follow-up activities.
  • Coach, counsel, mentor, and evaluate unit staff performance.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and quality-focused initiatives.
  • Support infection prevention practices, regulatory compliance efforts, and survey readiness activities.
  • Ensure incidents are documented, reported, and followed up appropriately in accordance with established procedures.
  • Promote abuse prevention awareness and enforcement of related policies and procedures.
  • Support patient and resident safety initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to long-term care operations, clinical documentation, resident rights, and quality improvement programs.
  • Ensure documentation supports regulatory compliance, reimbursement standards, and patient care continuity.
  • Collaborates with DON, ADON, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve clinical and quality outcomes.
  • Other duties assigned

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Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN/LVN) license in good standing.
  • Minimum of one-year supervisory experience in a long-term or health care setting is preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

  • Competitive Wages
  • 401k with match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
  • Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.

From Cantex Continuing Care's job posting for Port Arthur, TX, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Cantex Continuing Care

Cantex Continuing Care operates 37 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Texas. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information

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