Nursing Manager

NorTek Medical Staffing Inc.,; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vacation

Paid time off

Job summary

NorTek Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Personal Care Nurse Manager for an established continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square, PA. The role combines nursing leadership with direct resident care in the personal care and memory support departments.

Ideal candidates are visible, approachable leaders who coach staff, respond to clinical changes, and actively participate in daily operations. RN preferred; experienced LPNs considered.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania nursing license with RN preferred, LPN considered.
• Minimum two years of direct personal care experience.
• Three to five years of supervisory or nursing leadership experience.
• Current CPR certification and strong clinical judgment.
• Experience coaching staff and maintaining performance accountability.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania personal care requirements, Chapter 2600, and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day nursing leadership across personal care and memory support.
• Lead onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education for staff.
• Set expectations for care delivery, documentation, and conduct.
• Coach staff, give feedback, and address concerns with leadership.
• Maintain continuity of care and effective cross-department collaboration.
• Support resident assessments and care planning; monitor changing needs.
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation and assist in resident care when needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with policies.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Resident assessment

On-call management

Team collaboration

Education

Pennsylvania nursing license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Personal Care Nurse Manager — RN Preferred / LPN Considered

Location: Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Schedule: Monday–Friday, with rotating weekend on-call

Target Salary: $100,000–$115,000 annually, with potential flexibility for exceptional relevant experience

The Opportunity

NorTek Medical Staffing is recruiting an experienced Personal Care Nurse Manager for an established continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

This position offers the opportunity to combine nursing leadership, staff development, and direct resident care within the community’s personal care and memory support departments. Working closely with the Director of Personal Care and nursing leadership, you will help maintain clinical standards, strengthen team accountability, and create a consistent, compassionate experience for residents and families.

The ideal candidate is a visible, approachable leader who enjoys coaching staff, recognizes changes in resident needs, and takes an active role in daily operations. You should be equally comfortable addressing a clinical concern, guiding an employee through a challenging situation, and stepping in to help with resident care.

Registered Nurses are strongly preferred. Experienced Licensed Practical Nurses with the required personal care and leadership background will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership and Resident Care

• Provide day-to-day nursing leadership across personal care and memory support.
• Partner with the Director of Personal Care to establish departmental priorities and resident-care expectations.
• Support resident assessments, individualized care planning, and ongoing review of changing care needs, consistent with your licensure and scope of practice.
• Recognize changes in resident condition and coordinate timely communication with the appropriate healthcare providers and leadership.
• Help ensure care plans and provider recommendations are communicated clearly and followed consistently.
• Support continuity of care through effective collaboration with nursing colleagues, caregivers, and other departments.
• Promote resident dignity, independence, comfort, and individual preferences throughout daily care.
• Respond to clinical and operational concerns with sound judgment and timely follow-through.

Staff Leadership, Coaching, and Accountability

• Lead, mentor, and support nursing and caregiving staff.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education to help employees perform confidently and consistently.
• Establish clear expectations for care delivery, communication, documentation, and professional conduct.
• Observe staff performance, provide constructive feedback, and address concerns in collaboration with leadership.
• Reinforce accountability while maintaining a respectful and supportive team environment.
• Help staff resolve daily challenges and identify when additional guidance or escalation is needed.
• Support effective communication between shifts and across departments.
• Encourage teamwork through visible leadership and a willingness to participate directly in care.

Staffing and Daily Operations

• Assist with staff scheduling, coverage coordination, and changing departmental needs.
• Help prioritize daily responsibilities according to resident needs and available resources.
• Respond to staffing gaps and support continuity of resident services.
• Identify workflow concerns and recommend practical improvements.
• Participate in the scheduled weekend on-call rotation and communicate concerns to the appropriate leaders.
• Maintain an organized approach to competing clinical, staffing, and administrative responsibilities.

Quality, Documentation, and Compliance

• Support compliance with applicable Pennsylvania personal care requirements, including 55 PA Code Chapter 2600, and organizational policies.
• Promote accurate, complete, and timely resident-care documentation.
• Support effective use of PointClickCare and related electronic documentation workflows.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, survey preparation, and follow-up on identified concerns.
• Help identify patterns in care delivery or documentation that require additional staff education.
• Work with leadership to implement improvements and monitor follow-through.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards when handling resident, family, and employee information.

Resident and Family Communication

• Build professional, trusting relationships with residents and families.
• Communicate care updates and concerns clearly, compassionately, and within your role.
• Help address questions and resolve concerns in coordination with the appropriate team members.
• Support a consistent resident experience through responsive communication and dependable follow-up.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community departments to keep care coordinated.

A Hands-On Management Position

This role requires active participation in resident care. The Nurse Manager must be willing to step in when staffing shortages or resident needs require additional support.

Responsibilities may include assistance with activities of daily living, bathing, showering, and other duties typically performed by caregivers or nursing assistants, within the individual’s training and authorized scope.

Candidates should be comfortable leading by example and supporting the team directly.

Required Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania nursing license; RN strongly preferred, with experienced LPNs considered.
• At least two years of direct personal care experience.
• Three to five years of supervisory or nursing leadership experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical judgment and resident-care skills appropriate to licensure.
• Experience coaching employees, providing feedback, and maintaining performance accountability.
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania personal care requirements, particularly Chapter 2600.
• Proficiency with PointClickCare or a comparable electronic medical record system.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to provide direct care and participate in the weekend on-call rotation.
• Ability to commute reliably to Newtown Square for an on-site position.

Preferred Experience

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Personal Care Nurse Manager.
• Resident Care Director.
• Director of Wellness.
• Assisted Living Director of Nursing.
• Nursing leadership within a continuing care retirement community.
• Personal care and memory support leadership.

Candidates from other healthcare settings must still demonstrate the required direct personal care experience.

Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits

• On-call every fourth weekend, with a compensatory day off the following week.
• Target annual salary of $100,000–$110,000, with potential flexibility for an exceptional candidate bringing extensive relevant experience.
• Benefits package, including 401(k), vacation, and paid time off; specific terms will be reviewed during the hiring process.
• On-site position in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
• Local candidates sought; relocation assistance is not offered.

Interview Process

• Initial video interview with the Director of Personal Care.
• On-site interview with nursing leadership and a community visit.