Nurse Manager

Lutheran Life Communities

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Illinois LPN or RN license required
  • 2+ years of nursing experience in relevant fields preferred
  • Prior leadership or care coordination experience preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Experience in managing complex care transitions
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary clinical coordinator for residents
  • Oversee and manage clinical care plans for recovery
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
  • Monitor resident progress and address condition changes
  • Educate residents, families, and staff on care goals
  • Support admissions and care coordination for rehabilitation residents
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies
  • Participate in weekend on-call rotation

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Daily Pay option
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • WellBeing mental health support
  • 24/7 Chaplain counseling
  • Structured career development through the 365 Program
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:
  • Serve as the primary clinical coordinator for residents transitioning into and out of the the Long Term Care or Transitional Care Unit
  • Oversee and manage clinical care plans to ensure optimal recovery and successful discharge outcomes
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapy, case management, social services, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Monitor resident progress and proactively address changes in condition to prevent rehospitalizations
  • Educate residents, families, and staff on care plans, expectations, and recovery goals
  • Support admissions, assessments, and care coordination for short-term rehabilitation residents
  • Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as organizational policies
  • Participate in weekend on-call rotation to support clinical operations and continuity of care

What You'll Need:
  • Current Illinois LPN or RN license required
  • 2+ years of nursing experience in skilled nursing, transitional care, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred
  • Prior leadership, care coordination, or nurse manager experience preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and managing complex care transitions
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

Benefits Available to You:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Daily Pay option
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • WellBeing mental health support
  • 24/7 Chaplain counseling
  • Structured career development through the 365 Program


To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

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