Nurse Manager
About The Position
Nurse Manager (a.k.a. The Calm in the Chaos, the Heart of the Floor) Our community is looking for a Nurse Manager with a big heart, strong clinical skills, and the ability to lead with compassion (and maybe a sense of humor on tough days). At Helia, we’re not just a skilled nursing facility—we’re HOME. That means we treat our residents like family, support each other like teammates, and believe great care happens best in a positive, energetic environment. We work hard, laugh often, and make sure our Nurse Managers feel appreciated—so they can pass that appreciation right along to our residents.
Requirements
- A current, valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Leadership skills, clinical confidence, and the ability to balance compassion with accountability
Nice To Haves
- Experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Helping manage the nursing department and supporting residents, staff, visitors, and the occasional lost family member.
- Ensuring nursing care meets or exceeds company standards and regulatory expectations (yes, surveys included).
- Recognizing and responding to residents’ clinical needs with skill and urgency.
- Assisting with dressing changes, wound care, and oversight of our wound management program.
- Communicating changes in resident condition to physicians and updating care documentation.
- Participating in scheduling and conducting resident rounds to ensure quality care—especially related to wound care.
- Making prompt, accurate nursing assessments and care decisions.
- Supporting medication administration, treatments, and nursing services per care plans and physician orders.
- Helping maintain accurate, timely charting and documentation (because if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen).
- Ensuring all required records and forms are completed and submitted correctly and on time.
- Assisting with evaluations of potential residents to ensure we can meet their care needs.
- Maintaining open communication with the Medical Director to ensure programs and services align with resident needs.
- Performing all duties in a way that supports residents, the team, and business operations—without unnecessary stress or drama.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) and additional benefits
- Flexible scheduling whenever possible
- Full-time and part-time opportunities across multiple departments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
