Nursing Care Manager

Cura Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

PTO

HSA

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Cura of Le Sueur is seeking a Nursing Care Manager to lead our nursing operations and guide RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and supportive staff in Minnesota. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, team development, and ongoing quality improvement to ensure exceptional resident care.

You will work with the Director of Nursing and an interdisciplinary team to implement policies, coordinate care, and foster a culture of teamwork and accountability across the facility.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Minnesota.
• Experience in skilled nursing or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach and support employees while maintaining accountability and professional expectations.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing regulations and standards of care preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with residents, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for day-to-day nursing operations.
• Supervise, coach, and serve as a resource for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff.
• Assist with nursing staff orientation, education, competency development, and ongoing training.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and performance management of nursing employees.
• Assist with staffing needs and help maintain appropriate nursing coverage.
• Participate in the admission process and help ensure new residents have a smooth transition into the facility.
• Monitor resident changes in condition and support timely assessment, provider notification, documentation, and follow-up.
• Review nursing documentation and help ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with providers, MDS, therapy, social services, dietary, activities, and other departments to coordinate resident care.
• Participate in QAPI, infection prevention, quality improvement, and other clinical initiatives.
• Assist with resident and family concerns and promote timely communication and follow-up.
• Participate in the investigation and follow-up of incidents, accidents, grievances, and allegations as appropriate.
• Assist with survey preparation, survey readiness, corrective actions, and plans of correction.
• Help identify opportunities to improve nursing processes, resident outcomes, and staff performance.
• Provide direct resident care and nursing support when needed.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and respect.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coaching & staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

RN license Minnesota

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for day-to-day nursing operations
• Supervise, coach, and serve as a resource for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff
• Assist with nursing staff orientation, education, competency development, and ongoing training
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and performance management of nursing employees
• Assist with staffing needs and help maintain appropriate nursing coverage
• Participate in the admission process and help ensure new residents have a smooth transition into the facility
• Monitor resident changes in condition and support timely assessment, provider notification, documentation, and follow-up
• Review nursing documentation and help ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with providers, MDS, therapy, social services, dietary, activities, and other departments to coordinate resident care
• Participate in QAPI, infection prevention, quality improvement, and other clinical initiatives
• Assist with resident and family concerns and promote timely communication and follow-up
• Participate in the investigation and follow-up of incidents, accidents, grievances, and allegations as appropriate
• Assist with survey preparation, survey readiness, corrective actions, and plans of correction
• Help identify opportunities to improve nursing processes, resident outcomes, and staff performance
• Provide direct resident care and nursing support when needed
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and respect

Why Cura of Le Sueur?

At Cura of Le Sueur, we believe strong nursing leadership makes a difference for both our residents and our employees. As our Nursing Care Manager, you will have the opportunity to be a hands‑on leader, build meaningful relationships with residents and staff, and have a real voice in how we continue to grow and improve our nursing department.

We value leaders who are approachable, willing to support their team, and passionate about providing great care. You’ll work closely with the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and interdisciplinary team in an environment where communication, teamwork, accountability, and new ideas are encouraged.

If you’re looking for a nursing leadership position where you can make an impact, develop your team, and still stay connected to resident care, we’d love to have you join Cura of Le Sueur.

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota
• Previous nursing experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute care, or a similar healthcare setting preferred
• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to coach and support employees while maintaining accountability and professional expectations
• Knowledge of skilled nursing regulations and standards of care preferred
• Comfortable working collaboratively with residents, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Retirement Plan with 4% match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Training & Development