Nurse Unit Manager - Goodwin Living

Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Goodwin Living ranks #2 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

Shift: Business Hours (8:30 am to 5:00 pm), and occasional Manager On Duty (MOD) responsibilities

Location: Alexandria, VA

Pay: We offer competitive pay for LPNs ranging from $28-$35 per hour and for RNs ranging from $39 to $45 per hour plus shift differentials! 

Job Summary

As Unit Manager, you will ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of residents in the Health Care Center. You will assess residents and participates in development of Care Plans, you will oversee the delivery of appropriate services to residents that allow a maximum level of independence, and you will maintain close working relationships and open lines of communication with all departments to fulfill the psychosocial needs of residents, as well as clinical ones.

Job Duties

• Apply advanced knowledge with respect to clinical matters, serving as a role model and resource, including performing direct patient care as necessary.
• Fill in for assigned personnel to avoid interruption in safe patient care until additional assigned personnel are located and available for work.
• Supervise, counsel, and provide discipline when necessary, to nursing team members to ensure the highest quality care possible.
• Train new, inexperienced and present assigned personnel by instruction and demonstration of safe or proper working procedures.
• Provide input for development of work schedules for unit assigned, including vacation, leaves of absence, call-in, call-off, and other time off requirements.

Job Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved RN or LPN program.
• Must have current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact state of residence.
• Must have current CPR certification.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan-401(k) and Employer Discretionary Contributions, eligible for 4% matching upon hire, 4-year vesting cycle (you will be fully vested after 4 years).
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.