RN Unit Manager

Job description

Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range
$85,800.00 - $117,975.00/Annual
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Are you a compassionate nursing professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a leadership role where your skills, clinical knowledge, and people-first mindset directly impact team culture and resident outcomes?
If so, we invite you to consider the Nurse Manager opportunity at
Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation Warwick Forest .
This is more than a management position—it's a calling to lead with purpose and empower others in a setting where every day brings meaningful connection and purpose-driven care.
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $7,500 and relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for those that qualify!
🩺 What You’ll Do:
• Lead and inspire a team of nursing professionals, ensuring high-quality care and compassionate service across the unit.
• Build a winning team culture, improving staff retention
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary departments—rehab, social services, activities, dietary, pharmacy, and consulting physicians—to maintain personalized care plans for each resident.
• Promote safety and policy compliance, proactively managing risk and supporting a culture of accountability.
• Oversee employee onboarding, orientation, and performance, fostering professional growth and team morale.
• Monitor and drive quality assurance initiatives that continuously improve resident care and operational excellence.
• Provide direct nursing support, including medication administration, as needed.

📘 What You’ll Bring:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• Experience:
• Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Required)
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience (Preferred)
• Licenses & Certifications:
• Active RN license with the Virginia Department of Health Professions (Required)
• BLS/CPR Certification via American Heart Association (Required within 30 days of hire)

💚 Why Join Us?
At Riverside Health , we believe that leadership begins with compassion and teamwork. You’ll be supported by a collaborative, mission-driven environment where innovation, professional development, and resident-centered care are at the heart of everything we do.
Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today and help us set a new standard for excellence in long-term care.
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .