Nurse Unit Manager UM
- LPN / LVN license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open nurse manager jobs in North Carolina post a median of $51.54 an hour, the middle half $38.50–$51.54, across 13 jobs that state their pay. Nurse managers employed in North Carolina earn a median of $55.01 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
RN/LPN Unit Manager
Location: Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Company: Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate RN/LPN Unit Manager to join our team at Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. As a Unit Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of care to our residents and providing leadership to our nursing staff. If you are a motivated and organized individual with excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
- Participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment
- Collect information and assist to complete evaluations of residents at admission and discharge
- Notify resident or legal representative of pending discharge twenty four (24) hours in advance
- On date of discharge, chart complete discharge summary, to include discharge planning and referrals
- Keep complete and accurate record of sign in/out sheets for staffing hours
- Work closely with the Director of Nursing in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents
- Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff
- Participate in the programs related to infection control, exposure control, and resident care to provide proactive improvement
- Identify areas of concern and offer recommendations and suggestions to the Director of Nursing
- Perform other special projects and duties as assigned
Requirements
- RN/LPN license
- One (1) to three (3) years related experience; supervisory experience preferred
- Current/active CPR certification
- Excellent technical and documentation skills
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills
- Demonstrated basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation
- Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change
- Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors
Benefits
- NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY! We are pleased to offer a voluntary benefit for employees to access their pay on their own schedule.
- WE OFFER 401K, HEALTH INSURANCE, AND IMMEDIATE PTO ACCRUAL!
From Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 120 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Wilkesboro, NC, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Based in Wilkesboro, NCHires in North CarolinaPay on its listings: 77.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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