Nurse Manager, RN (Assisted Living)

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer paid life and disability

PTO & six holidays

403(b) with employer match

Fitness center access

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Employee assistance program

Legal services

Home/auto insurance discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking a Nurse Manager (RN) to lead nursing teams across assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care facilities in our Illinois communities. The role focuses on delivering high-quality resident care, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance within a faith-based senior living environment.

Ideal candidates will hold an RN license in the state, bring at least two years of nursing and supervisory experience, and be prepared to supervise both professional and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Must be currently licensed as an RN in the State.
• 2 years nursing experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional and non-professional nursing staff.
• Ensure quality of care by making rounds to determine effectiveness of care, resident satisfaction, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Manage the overall functioning of the building for assigned shift.
• Provide explanation of nursing policies and procedures and assistance to staff to ensure ongoing understanding and training.
• With Director of Nursing, participate in evaluation, discipline, and motivation of staff.
• Communicate on regular basis with Director of Nursing and/or administration regarding observations and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, etc.
• Provide explanation of nursing care to residents and families according to procedures.
• Provide instructions relating to medical care as appropriate.
• Administer direct and/or emergency care when necessary.
• Respond to emergency needs of residents.
• Contact emergency medical services for assistance when required.
• Handle special projects as assigned by DON.
• Assign work areas and relocate staff as needed to assure high quality of nursing care and completion of tasks.
• Assist in orientation of new nursing personnel and reinforce training standards to maintain high quality of care.
• Assure the functional and sanitary maintenance of the nursing units and equipment.
• Report routine and emergency maintenance needs according to established procedures.
• Assure the safety and security of patients through the proper use of equipment, safety devices, and by knowing and following fire, safety and disaster procedures.
• Communicate with other department supervisors, physicians, consultants, staff, residents, and families to coordinate care of residents.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Staff coordination

Resident care planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Making a difference in the lives of others – that’s what working at Covenant Living is all about. Our healthcare professionals have the opportunity each and every day to make a difference in the lives of older adults. From improving our residents’ quality of life, to creating peace of mind for them and their families, our team members know that as a part of our community, they are changing lives. Covenant Living, the nation’s sixth-largest nonprofit senior living provider, is seeking qualified candidates for Nurse Managers, RN to help in fulfilling our common purpose: to create joy and peace of mind for our residents and their families by creating a better way of life. Join our organization, where teamwork, respect, and service is part of our everyday environment and build your health care career in a supportive, faith-based community. Positions are available in assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional and non-professional nursing staff.
• Ensure quality of care by making rounds to determine effectiveness of care, resident satisfaction, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Manage the overall functioning of the building for assigned shift.
• Provide explanation of nursing policies and procedures and assistance to staff to ensure ongoing understanding and training.
• With Director of Nursing, participate in evaluation, discipline, and motivation of staff.
• Communicate on regular basis with Director of Nursing and/or administration regarding observations and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, etc.
• Provide explanation of nursing care to residents and families according to procedures.
• Provide instructions relating to medical care as appropriate.
• Administer direct and/or emergency care when necessary.
• Respond to emergency needs of residents.
• Contact emergency medical services for assistance when required.
• Handle special projects as assigned by DON.
• Assign work areas and relocate staff as needed to assure high quality of nursing care and completion of tasks.
• Assist in orientation of new nursing personnel and reinforce training standards to maintain high quality of care.
• Assure the functional and sanitary maintenance of the nursing units and equipment.
• Report routine and emergency maintenance needs according to established procedures.
• Assure the safety and security of patients through the proper use of equipment, safety devices, and by knowing and following fire, safety and disaster procedures.
• Communicate with other department supervisors, physicians, consultants, staff, residents, and families to coordinate care of residents.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Must be currently licensed as an RN in the State.
• 2 years nursing experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.

Compensation

RN Compensation Pay Range: $87,595.00 - $124,564.00 per year

Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $87,595.00 - $124,564.00 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents. Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed. Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions. Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties. Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations. We believe in making a difference in other’s lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.