Assisted Living Nurse Manager - DON

Heritage Woods of Watseka Supportive Living and Memory Care; Watseka (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Unlimited growth opportunities

Job summary

Heritage Woods of Watseka Supportive Living and Memory Care is seeking a Nurse Manager. This leadership role offers the opportunity to lead a clinical team in delivering exceptional care within a 65-unit community.

The chosen candidate will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a compassionate environment for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years nursing supervisory experience.
• Prior senior/supportive living experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment of prospective residents.
• Develops individualized care plans based on needs.
• Engages with residents and family members compassionately.

Skills

Nursing supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Heritage Woods of Watseka is now interviewing for a Nurse Manager – DON. Heritage Woods of Watseka is a 65-unit Assisted Living and Memory Support community. Come join a great team in a fabulous leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment of prospective residents, including off-site visits
• Performs wellness assessments and develops individualized care plans based on the needs and preferences of each resident
• Delivers health promotion services, offers disease prevention counseling, and provides self-care education to residents
• Approximately 20% of hours will be providing hands‑on nursing responsibility and direct care
• Engages with residents and family members in a compassionate and impactful manner, creating a lasting and positive experience
• Fosters communication by regularly engaging with physicians, pertinent healthcare providers, and family members
• Hires, trains, schedules, and leads the clinical team in providing exceptional care experiences
• Coordinates the Community’s infection control program while maintaining state regulatory compliance
• Develops and oversees the Community’s medication management program
• Contributes toward quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Complies with all rules and regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy of resident information

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years nursing supervisory experience
• Prior senior/supportive living experience strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire team members
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity
• Unlimited growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit packages available