Nurse Unit Manager - RN - Registered Nurse or LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Mount Carmel Care Center, a faith-based nonprofit long-term care facility with 69 beds in the Berkshires, is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to supervise a 30-bed unit of long-term residents. This full-time position reports to the Director of Nursing and combines clinical leadership with administrative management responsibilities.

Clinical Setting

Mount Carmel Care Center is the only faith-based skilled nursing facility in the region. The facility is sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm and maintains a mission-based environment for staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the unit's nursing and support staff under direction from the Director of Nursing
• Manage work schedules, delegate assignments, and assign tasks
• Evaluate employee job performance
• Coach and discipline staff as necessary in cooperation with the HR Department
• Set unit goals and standards
• Establish employee policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Current RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of long-term care experience
• Minimum 1 year of nursing supervision experience
• Extensive clinical experience, administrative experience, and training in both nursing and management
• Strong communication skills, diplomacy, and ability to take leadership of any situation
• Current BLS certification

Schedule

• Full-time on days schedule
• Regular and holiday on-call rotation required

Compensation

• $40.50 to $52.50 per hour based on license, skills, and experience
• Next-day pay option available

Benefits

• Health insurance (Aetna), dental, and vision coverage
• HSA with employer contribution
• Benefits available the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and AFLAC insurances
• Fully paid life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program with discount marketplace
• Generous paid-time-off
• Student loan forgiveness guidance