Nurse Unit Manager RN — Lead Care & Team Excellence

Citadel Healthcare; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability ins.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Innovative Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

And much more!

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare in Sterling, IL is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager RN to oversee daily nursing operations and safeguard high-quality resident care. You will assess, implement, and evaluate plans of care, coordinate staff, and ensure compliance with policies.

The role requires current RN license in Illinois, CPR certification, and prior supervisory experience in long-term care. You will lead rounds, document care, and work with admin and clinical teams to maintain standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Long-Term care and MDS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the nursing staff, scheduling breaks, reassigning employees as needed, writing performance reviews, and enforcing policies.
• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department, as well as other related departments in planning care.
• Develops and maintains care standards.
• Makes frequent rounds to note resident/patient conditions and to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Gives and receives the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Documents all pertinent data as required by Medicare, Medicaid, company standards and policies.
• Completes the required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Organization & delegation

Infection control

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Active IL RN license

2+ years supervisory experience

Long-term care & MDS experience

CPR certification

Job description

Citadel Healthcare in Sterling, IL is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager RN to oversee daily nursing operations and safeguard high-quality resident care. You will assess, implement, and evaluate plans of care, coordinate staff, and ensure compliance with policies.

The role requires current RN license in Illinois, CPR certification, and prior supervisory experience in long-term care. You will lead rounds, document care, and work with admin and clinical teams to maintain standards and safety.