Nurse Manager

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

Make a meaningful impact during one of the most critical points in a residents care journey. At The Lutheran Home part of the Lutheran Life Communities family you will thrive in a faith-based mission-driven organization where team members are supported valued and called to serve. Our culture promotes growth recognizes excellence and invests in the people who provide exceptional care.

Why Join Us

• Mission-Driven Culture: Connect with residents families and team members in meaningful ways
• Competitive Pay: Salary position with credit given for experience
• Schedule: Full-time day shift with on-call weekend rotation required
• Leadership Opportunity: Play a key role in care transitions outcomes and rehospitalization prevention
• Recognition Program: Earn recognition for exceptional service through our Culture Program
• Structured Training: Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing development support
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours!

What Youll 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 Youll 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.

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 positions 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.