Registered Nurse (RN) Manager

National Lutheran Communities & Services•Rockville, MD

11d•$46 - $58

About The Position

Imagine leading a team where your vision, expertise, and compassion for senior care don’t just matter—they make a difference every single day. At The Village at Rockville, a premier faith-based, not-for-profit life plan community within National Lutheran Communities & Services, you’ll find more than a workplace—you’ll find a calling. As our Full-Time Registered Nurse Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a thriving community that values your leadership, trusts your clinical excellence, and celebrates your passion for people. Here, you’ll guide and empower a dedicated nursing team, elevate care standards, and nurture meaningful connections that define what “home” feels like for every resident. This is your opportunity to build a legacy of compassion and excellence—one that ensures seniors live with dignity, comfort, and joy, while your team thrives under your mentorship. Step into the new year leading with heart, purpose, and pride. Together, we’ll make 2026 a year of growth, fulfillment, and extraordinary care at The Village at Rockville.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensed in the state of employment with NLCS.
CPR and First Aid certifications required.
Knowledge of Geriatric Nursing Assistant and Licensed/Registered Nurse scope of practice.
Experience in geriatric and/or subacute nursing, including medication and treatment administration, and unit and/or house supervision.
Proven, positive leadership skills essential.
Experience with computer-based electronic medical records required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Ability to partner, communicate, coach, and counsel direct report team members.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, experience, and proficiency with COMAR, Office of Health Care Quality, and CMS guidelines a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure the highest degree of quality resident care is delivered and maintained at all times.
Provide strong supervision, performance management, leadership, and coaching for nursing staff.
Train and onboard nursing team members, ensuring they understand and uphold NLCS standards of service excellence and nursing practice.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities to improve resident care and implement appropriate changes.
Monitor staffing, unit activities, and acuity; work with the Staffing Coordinator, ADON, and Care Coaches to ensure safe and appropriate coverage.
Conduct regular rounds on assigned units to monitor resident activity, care quality, and overall environment, including rotating weekends and holidays.
Verify care activity and documentation to ensure nursing care is provided according to physician orders, care plans, standards, and facility policies.
Ensure safe, accurate medication administration consistent with nursing standards and NLCS procedures.
Review and support accurate completion of resident assessments, MDS, and individualized plans of care; participate in and/or direct care plan conferences.
Review and maintain infection control, wound, lab, and related logs to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
Hold regular coaching conversations and conduct stay interviews with team members to build engagement, retention, and accountability.
Help oversee department-related reporting, including licensure, education, and attendance compliance, in coordination with HR/payroll and leadership.
Perform other leadership and clinical duties as assigned to support residents, staff, and overall unit operations.