Nurse Manager - RN

Transitional Care Unit Nurse Manager - RN
The Lutheran Home Skilled Nursing Community

Salary: $95,000 - $113,000 annually, depending on experience

Help guide residents through successful rehabilitation and transitions of care in a leadership role that combines clinical expertise, collaboration, and resident advocacy.

Lutheran Home is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to oversee care coordination within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. In this role, you will partner with interdisciplinary teams to support resident recovery, discharge planning, and quality outcomes while ensuring exceptional clinical care.

• Coordinate care for residents receiving short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services
• Assist with admission assessments, care planning, and discharge preparation
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, social services, and families to support individualized care
• Identify and address changes in resident condition to promote positive outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital transfers
• Provide guidance and education to residents, families, and team members regarding treatment plans and recovery goals
• Monitor documentation, care delivery, and regulatory compliance standards
• Support operational and clinical initiatives within the rehabilitation program
• Participate in an on-call rotation to assist with resident care needs

Required

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, post-acute care, or long-term care
• Experience coordinating resident care and collaborating across multiple disciplines
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• Nurse leadership, supervisory, or care management experience
• Knowledge of post-acute rehabilitation and transitional care practices
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing responsibilities

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings program
• Daily Pay option
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Employee wellness and mental health resources
• Chaplain support services
• Professional growth opportunities through our career development programs

• Full-time
• Day shift
• Weekend on-call rotation required

We welcome dedicated nursing professionals who are passionate about helping residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties.

As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.