Description
Nurse Manager (RN)
We are seeking an experienced Nurse to provide clinical leadership and supervision to ClarkLindsey's Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods. This leadership role is ideal for a compassionate, organized nursing professional with previous experience performing this type of work.
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Staff Supervision
• Directly supervise and support licensed nurses and nursing staff, providing clinical guidance and oversight for resident care concerns
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and staff development
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retaining nursing team members
• Collaborate with scheduling personnel to ensure adequate staffing coverage
Resident Health Management
• Oversee resident assessments upon admission, and ongoing evaluations
• Monitor changes in resident condition and coordinate appropriate interventions
• Manage chronic disease oversight and continuity of care
• Coordinate services with physicians, hospice providers, therapy teams, home health agencies, and pharmacies
• Participate in care planning meetings with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Memory Care
• Ensure best-practice care for residents with dementia and cognitive impairment
• Educate staff and families regarding dementia progression and resident care needs
• Support person-centered approaches that promote resident dignity, comfort, and engagement
Medication & Regulatory Oversight
• Oversee medication administration systems and clinical documentation
• Audit medication records and investigate medication-related concerns
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, community policies, and infection prevention standards
• Assist with survey readiness, inspections, and corrective action plans
Quality Assurance & Risk Management
• Monitor clinical quality indicators including falls, infections, medication errors, hospitalizations, and skin concerns
• Support quality improvement initiatives and develop prevention strategies
• Support infection prevention and emergency preparedness programs
We have a few requirements:
• Current, active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license (RN strongly preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in senior living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or skilled nursing
• Demonstrated experience compassionately working with residents living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other cognitive impairments
• Prior leadership experience supervising and coaching clinical staff, such as nurses, CNAs and RAs
• Strong knowledge of medication management, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience with MS Office and PointClick care
• Ability to make independent decisions and remain calm during emergencies
• Ability to move around the unit, bend, kneel, etc. with ease, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and support up to 200 pounds in an emergency.
• Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities
Compensation and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $82,000 - $97,300 and is based on experience. Bonuses equaling up to 2% of salary available based on performance.
ClarkLindsey offers optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits to full time and part time employees:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC policies including Short Term Disability, Cancer, Specified Health Event and Off-Site Accident
• Long Term Disability (full-time)
• Life Insurance
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off Accrual which includes time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays
• Sick Leave for longer-term illness
• Bereavement Leave
The following optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to all employees:
• Mandated Paid Time Off Accrual
• Complementary Meals while Working
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Uniform Purchase Assistance
• Enrollment in Lifelock and AAA
