Assistant Unit Manager, Rehab (3784)

Position Summary:

The Assistant Unit Manager, Rehab supports the Unit Manager in providing daily clinical and operational oversight of the rehabilitation unit, including inpatient therapy and recovery services. This role promotes high-quality, patient-centered care focused on functional recovery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and safe transitions across the continuum of care. Working as part of a highly collaborative team, the Assistant Unit Manager partners closely with therapists, nursing staff, and physicians to ensure coordinated, effective care delivery. The role contributes to a supportive environment where teamwork, clear communication, and shared accountability drive positive patient outcomes. The Assistant Unit Manager provides clinical leadership, coordinates workflow and staffing, and supports rehabilitation outcomes through effective care planning and performance improvement initiatives. In collaboration with leadership, this position helps maintain a well-organized unit that balances patient needs with operational efficiency. The position ensures adherence to regulatory standards, Trinity Health policies, and patient safety practices while fostering a collaborative and supportive care environment where staff feel respected and supported in their daily work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Unit Manager with daily clinical and operational oversight of the rehabilitation unit to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care delivery.
• Provide clinical leadership and support evidence-based rehabilitation nursing practices, serving as a resource and role model for staff.
• Coordinate staffing, patient flow, and resource utilization to optimize therapy schedules and support timely progression of care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to promote functional recovery and safe discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness activities, and implementation of rehabilitation-focused programs and best practices.
• Support staff development through coaching, performance feedback, and facilitation of ongoing education and competency validation.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current or temporary RN license in ND or compact RN licensure
• BLS certification required within orientation period
• ACLS and PALS required within orientation period
• TNCC preferred
• Specialty certification in area of practice is desirable

Educational Requirements:

• RN program as evidenced by licensure
• Official diploma of transcript from the school/university from where the degree was received

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of successful nursing practice, which have included a supervisory/leadership role

Special Skills or Training Requirements:

• Must have effective communication skills

Physical Requirements:

The Assistant Unit Manager, Rehab frequently stands, walks, and moves throughout the rehabilitation unit while providing clinical oversight and support. The role may involve assisting with patient mobility, transfers, and use of rehabilitation equipment, as well as responding to patient care needs. Adequate vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and clear communication are required to safely perform responsibilities in an active clinical environment.

Environmental Requirements:

This position works primarily in an inpatient rehabilitation setting with exposure to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. The environment may include exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, rehabilitation equipment, alarms, and moderate noise levels associated with therapy activities. The role requires adherence to infection prevention protocols, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and the ability to function effectively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary care setting.