Nurse Manager

Valley West Health; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and additional benefits

Flexible scheduling

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Job summary

Helia Healthcare, LLC in Illinois is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead a compassionate nursing team in a dynamic long-term care setting. You will oversee resident care, ensure safety, quality, and compliance, and partner with the Medical Director to align programs with resident needs.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois RN license, with leadership experience in long-term or geriatric care, and a demonstrated ability to balance empathy with accountability, while guiding staff through daily

Qualifications

• Illinois RN license required.
• Experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing department operations and support residents, staff, visitors, and families.
• Ensure nursing care meets company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Recognize and respond to residents’ clinical needs with urgency.
• Supervise wound care, dressing changes, and wound management program.
• Communicate changes in resident condition to physicians and document care.
• Schedule and conduct resident rounds to ensure quality, especially wound care.
• Make prompt, accurate nursing assessments and care decisions.
• Support medication administration and nursing services per care plans.
• Maintain timely charting and documentation; ensure accuracy of forms.
• Assist with evaluations of potential residents to meet care needs.
• Maintain open communication with Medical Director to align programs with resident needs.
• Work to minimize stress and drama while supporting residents, team, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical confidence

Compassion

Accountability

Education

Illinois RN license

Job description

Description

Nurse Manager (a.k.a. The Calm in the Chaos, the Heart of the Floor)

Our community is looking for a Nurse Manager with a big heart, strong clinical skills, and the ability to lead with compassion (and maybe a sense of humor on tough days).

At Helia, we're not just a skilled nursing facility - we're HOME. That means we treat our residents like family, support each other like teammates, and believe great care happens best in a positive, energetic environment. We work hard, laugh often, and make sure our Nurse Managers feel appreciated - so they can pass that appreciation right along to our residents.

What You'll Do (Besides Being Amazing)

The Nurse Manager plays a key role in ensuring our residents receive exceptional care that meets professional standards, regulatory requirements, and - most importantly - human kindness. You'll help lead our nursing team while keeping resident care safe, effective, and compassionate.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Helping manage the nursing department and supporting residents, staff, visitors, and the occasional lost family member.
• Ensuring nursing care meets or exceeds company standards and regulatory expectations (yes, surveys included).
• Recognizing and responding to residents’ clinical needs with skill and urgency.
• Assisting with dressing changes, wound care, and oversight of our wound management program.
• Communicating changes in resident condition to physicians and updating care documentation.
• Participating in scheduling and conducting resident rounds to ensure quality care - especially related to wound care.
• Making prompt, accurate nursing assessments and care decisions.
• Supporting medication administration, treatments, and nursing services per care plans and physician orders.
• Helping maintain accurate, timely charting and documentation (because if it's not documented, it didn't happen).
• Ensuring all required records and forms are completed and submitted correctly and on time.
• Assisting with evaluations of potential residents to ensure we can meet their care needs.
• Maintaining open communication with the Medical Director to ensure programs and services align with resident needs.
• Performing all duties in a way that supports residents, the team, and business operations - without unnecessary stress or drama.

Requirements

What You'll Need

A current, valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred

Leadership skills, clinical confidence, and the ability to balance compassion with accountability

Why Helia?

Helia Healthcare is a family-owned, growing regional network of 15 skilled nursing communities across Illinois and Missouri. Many of our leaders started in hourly roles and grew with us - and we're proud of that.

We believe in:

Respect, fairness, and teamwork

Solving problems instead of pointing fingers

Investing in education and professional growth

Creating real career paths - not dead ends

We offer:

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and additional benefits

Flexible scheduling whenever possible

Full-time and part-time opportunities across multiple departments

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're looking for a place where your leadership matters, your voice is heard, and your work truly makes a difference - we'd love to talk.

Let's grow your career together at Helia Healthcare.

The Fine Print (Still Important!):

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. We want to keep our residents safe, happy, and in good hands - you're part of that promise.

Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.