Registered Nurse Manager - RN in Arlington Heights, Illinois at Lutheran Life Communities

Registered Nurse Manager - Transitional Care Unit - The Lutheran Home Skilled Nursing Community

$95,000-$113,000/year, based on experience. Full-time day shift, with weekend on-call rotation. Lead care coordination during one of the most critical points in a resident's recovery.

The Lutheran Home is a faith-based skilled nursing community in Arlington Heights. As RN Manager of the Transitional Care Unit, you'll be the primary clinical coordinator for residents moving into and out of long-term or transitional care, working to prevent rehospitalizations and support successful discharges.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary clinical coordinator for residents transitioning into and out of long-term or transitional care
• Oversee clinical care plans to support recovery and successful discharge outcomes
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, case management, social services, and the interdisciplinary team
• Monitor resident progress and proactively address changes in condition to prevent rehospitalizations
• Educate residents, families, and staff on care plans and recovery goals
• Support admissions, assessments, and care coordination for short-term rehabilitation residents
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and organizational policies
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation to support continuity of care

What you'll need

Required:

• Active Illinois RN license
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 2+ years of nursing experience in skilled nursing, transitional care, rehabilitation, or long-term care
• Experience with clinical assessments, care planning, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams

Preferred:

• Prior leadership, care coordination, or nurse manager experience
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Pay and benefits

• $95,000-$113,000/year, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Daily Pay option
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• WellBeing mental health support
• 24/7 Chaplain counseling
• Structured career development through the 365 Program

Schedule

Full-time day shift, with required weekend on-call rotation.

Ready to apply?

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.